A Brain-boosting Holiday tradition One of my family's holiday traditions is to complete a jigsaw puzzle (minimum of 2,000 pieces) by January 6. Last year, after we opened the puzzle box and dumped out the pieces, it dawned on...

Why 'Seize the Day' Mentality Often Backfires Why do we wear our "busy-ness" like a badge of honor? The Carpe diem 'seize the day' mentality often backfires. Many times during an intake with a child, parent, spouse, or business owner,...

Kids, Work and Disruptions Many parents are working from home these days, and one of the frequent challenges they bring up to me is managing interruptions while working from home. Interruptions from their children during the work day -...

"That teacher hates me, so I'll never get a good grade!" "Why are you looking at me like that? You always make that face whenever I try to tell you something!" “Stop judging me! You never think anything I...

Ask a good question to build executive functions, critical thinking skills, and self-confidence.   Over 30 years ago, I read an article in the newspaper about the reasons a Nobel Laureate had become a scientist, rather than another career....

Last summer, I was at a cocktail party listening to a group of parents discuss their kids’ latest dilemmas and successes. As I quietly listened to the highs and lows of each family, I tried to back away towards...