Growth Mindset Archives

Parenting An ADHD Child In The Age of Covid

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

I know that for most of you the school year is finally ending. I hope you are all healthy and safe and have an opportunity to relax a little bit. I have been working with many families on navigating the summer plans given the restrictions and challenges. Please reach out if you would like some support. The people of CHOOSEesteem (a free emotional, mental, and behavioral health and wellness app that helps families navigate through emotional and behavioral challenges) recently … Read more

How Do We Bridge This Divide That is Gripping Our Nation?

June 6, 2020June 5, 2020

My Dear People, Words sometimes feel inadequate. So many emotions and trials of the soul colliding at once. I want to share an article with you that I wrote the week before the tragedy of George Floyd’s murder. Please – as those of you who have ever worked with me know, we must find a way to reach one another, to have an open dialogue. It is the only way parents and educators can teach kids skills, and adults can … Read more

Don’t Look at Me in That Tone of Voice: Triggers and Opportunities

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020

Have you ever walked into the room, and your child’s whole demeanor changed? You watch her face go from relaxed to stressed. Or his body tenses up in anger or frustration. You have not uttered a word, yet your child has heard an entire lecture and is already reacting. Ok, perhaps there was something you planned on reminding your child of, or maybe you weren’t happy that he left his clothes in the bathroom, again. But at this moment you … Read more

Available for Your School: Supporting Teachers and Parents: Addressing the Social and Emotional Impact on Us All – Live-Webinar Discussions

April 28, 2020April 27, 2020

Now that the initial adjustments on online learning have been made, I know that teachers and parents are feeling the stress and pressure as this temporary reality drags on. Some schools that I consult with have asked me to provide support for parents and educators to address the Social and Emotional impact this is having on all involved (parents, students, and teachers). At some schools, I will be facilitating online conversations with parents and staff (separately) to address some of … Read more

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health Using Technology

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019

When I attended the recent Innovative Learning Conference, I participated in a session by Faye Sahai, the managing director of Vinaj, a company that invests in mental health innovative solutions and startups to address depression, anxiety, and suicide in young people. I found her presentation, Mental Health Innovations, and Possibilities, eye-opening and encouraging. After the conference, I spoke with Faye and asked her to share some of the information from her presentation with all of you. How did you become … Read more

Parenting Your Child for Career Success

October 24, 2019October 24, 2019

Whether your child is five, fifteen, or twenty-five, the issue of career development is an essential and valuable discussion. I believe this to be true for “typical” children, along with every other person. Why – because how we view ourselves, how we picture our future, and what we are exposed to as we learn and grow into our future selves has a tremendous impact on the trajectory of our lives. Now before you start thinking that I want young children … Read more