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We are often asked, “When is the best time to evaluate my child?”  Current research stresses the importance of early identification and intervention.  Assessment is the first step in identifying the specific developmental needs of a child.  Once determined, proper interventions can be implemented.  Because…

Parents don’t have to look far to see that their children are impacted by both academic and social pressures.  By some indications, teens now report even more stress than adults.  As curricula become more rigorous and testing more high-stakes, the pressure to succeed academically weighs…

Parents face the daily struggle of managing time spent by their children using technology.  This is so prolific that even Apple is being pushed to develop tools to respond to smartphone addiction in youth.  But the idea of simply “limiting screen time” is impractical given that…

In preschool through second grade, most schools place a lot of emphasis on developing pre-reading and reading skills.  By third grade, however, the focus typically shifts from learning to read to reading to learn.  By this age, and throughout the rest of their school careers, students are expected…

For school-age children, academic learning rarely stops when the bell rings at the end of the school day.  This means that parents face the challenge of helping children manage their homework time.  The following tips can help you navigate homework management and make the process…

Winter break is a time for family fun. Parents set expectations high for that perfect family vacation at the beach, on the slopes, visiting new places, or enjoying a stay-cation. Along with your dreams of your perfect family vacation, there needs to also be an…