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Building Connection, Healthy Habits, and a Balanced Life In my work with families, one of the most common concerns I hear is this: “My child spends too much time on screens. How do I cut it back without a fight?” The truth is that screens are not inherently harmful—many offer educational value, creativity, and social connection. But when screen time crowds out relationships, physical activity, imaginative play, and real-world experiences , children lose opportunities that are

Parents are often surprised—and sometimes frustrated—to learn that the child who earns praise at school for being respectful, focused, and hardworking can become defiant, emotional, or dysregulated the moment they walk through the front door. This contrast is far more common than many families realize. Understanding why it happens is the first step toward creating a calmer, more cooperative home environment. As a psychologist, I see this pattern frequently, and it typically r

Learning isn’t one thing — it’s a set of processes that let kids understand, use, and transfer  knowledge, not just repeat facts on command. Below I explain, in plain language, what the science says about how children form durable learning, how you can teach them to become self-directed learners, and concrete strategies to make sure they learn  (not merely memorize). Most children, teens and young adults have shared that most of their learning is actually memorizing and event

Parenting a child with ADHD can sometimes feel like walking through a maze—just when you think you’ve found the right path, another challenge appears. Yet, with the right mindset and evidence-based strategies, children with ADHD can not only manage their symptoms but also flourish. The key lies in finding what works  and focusing on strengths , not just struggles. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is not a lack of intelligence, motivation, or potential—it’s a di

Many of the children who come through my office happen be picky eaters (along with other reasons their parents brought them to a school psychologist). Although their ages range from toddler to young adult, there are practical ways to collaborate and compromise to increase their pallets. Reasons for this pickiness usually include sensory avoidance or sensitivities, rigidity and past negative experiences or even a combination of two or more. When evaluating a child's overall w