ADD or ADHD? What’s the Difference?

ADD or ADHD? Many people use these terms interchangeably! Though, ADD was the diagnosis typically given when a child exhibited concerns of inattention, but did not have concerns related to [...]

Children diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often have difficulties with organization and study skills. They may need direct support and training in organizing [...]

It’s the start of a new school year which for many parents means it is time for re-evaluations for schools. Often times, children receive psychological testing from schools or private [...]

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a term used to refer to specific areas of learning difficulties. These difficulties are usually characterized by problems with sounding out words, spelling [...]

One of the most common complaints from parents is that their child refuses to follow their directions. When a child is defiant, it can cause power struggles in the family that can cause problems [...]

Deep breathing goes by lots of names: abdominal breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, or belly breathing as it may be known to some younger children. It is a common technique recommended by most [...]

During and after divorce, children can feel many different emotions. Some children experience anger. Other children may feel hurt or worried. There are also children who may feel that the divorce [...]

What is positive reinforcement? Positive reinforcement is a technique that helps to encourage good behavior from your child. When your child behaves in a certain way, the consequences you give [...]

Nocturnal Enuresis, or urinating into bed or clothing when asleep, is relatively common condition. At what point is it no longer appropriate to still nighttime accidents? At the age of 5, [...]

Ignoring, when discussed in parenting, does not mean ignoring your child but rather, ignoring your child’s misbehavior. Many psychologists use the term Planned Ignoring or Strategic Ignoring to [...]