The Gift of Failure
It is just this persistence or perseverance that we need to teach our children.
Learning The Rules Of Asperger Syndrome
Only as an adult was O’Toole diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. That is when things fell into place for her.
The Trouble with Boys
In other words, our educational system that has been revamped over the years to accommodate better and more education for women, might be failing our boys.
No One Understands You
How can we overcome this perception error? How can we ensure that people who meet us for the limited amount of time (in the workplace or in school) perceives us as we are?
The Science Of Making Friends (and Shidduchim)
She says that most people believe that making friends is an art.
ADHD: Boys, Girls, Men, And Women Q & A
Many psychologists and educators theorize that girls are less likely to be diagnosed with ADHD because their symptoms differ greatly from those of boys.
Bullying Q & A
When children feel that their own emotional needs are met, they are better able to recognize the emotional needs of others.
Why Say “No?”
Like I said to you before: never take kids to a store
All you're gonna hear is: we want more and more…
Little Kids, Bullies, And Community: Working Together To End The Bully Epidemic
This casual observation will give you the ability to easily understand when something is wrong during the unavoidable social struggle.
Spelng: Wat’s the Poynt?
Some people object to the practice of invented spelling, arguing that it produces bad habits that can be carried over into adulthood.
Read with Your Eyes… and Hands and Legs: Kinesthetic Learning
Kinesthetic learning is not for everyone. In fact, for some it can be a more difficult form.
Speak Like A Pro
Of course, these moments should also be related to your topic of expertise and should not simply be there for the shock effect!
Want To Make Good Decisions? Wrap It Up!
Why is it so hard to make decisions? Why do we make so many poor decisions?
Phonemic Awareness, Shmonemic Awareness
As phonemic awareness is developed, children should become interested in how words are portrayed in print.
Before or After? The Resource Room Debate
There is a debate within educational circles today as to whether resource rooms or learning centers should remediate or accelerate.
Nurturing Gifted Children
Along with higher than average intelligence, gifted children often have stronger than average emotions.
A Letter From A Mother In Pain
What follows is story of a regular family and a tragedy that unfolded while we were not looking.
Brains: Making Connections
The best thing to do is to help your child not only develop both sides of their brain, but also to connect the two sides.
Teenage Brains: Mindfulness And Anger
Anger is a natural response to threats and it allows us to fight and defend ourselves when we feel attacked.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder: Say No to the Fear
Each of us knows what it feels like to be anxious or apprehensive: the night before a big test, going on a date, or when preparing for Yom Kippur. So, how do you distinguish that normal anxiety from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Shidduchim: What To Look For In A Spouse
If you are stuck in a traffic jam, how does your date respond to the frustration of being late?
Can You Choose To Be Happy?
It’s simpler because, ultimately, it doesn’t take that much more than what you already have to be happy.
Failing And… Parenting
Brown encourages us to see our failures, learn from them, and move forward.
How To Deal With Behaviorally Challenged Children
Elementary school children may occasionally throw tantrums when sitting down to do their homework. This will often occur if your child is inundated by work or exhausted from lack of sleep.
Language: Can You See Eye To Eye?
Even between people who speak the same language, there can be misunderstandings and miscommunication.
Do You Have a Persuasive Personality?
Your social skills work in your favor when it comes to persuading other people.
Turn Off Your Worry Brain
Some say that the cortex is what makes us human.
Parent Traps: How To Avoid Them And Raise More Confident Children
The difference is in whether you are giving your children advantages or assisting them in developing the skills that will put them at an advantage.
Social Skills In School
In reality, if your child is asking you for help that means that he has not figured out a way to master the situation on his own.
Gain Discipline, Gain Time
According to many, self-discipline is the single most important factor in determining a person's overall success.