We are all unique, and that is something to be excited about! Yet, sometimes, our environment—from social spaces to classrooms—can make our differences feel less exciting. For kids who are neurodiverse, it can sometimes feel downright uncomfortable, stressful, and isolating. Luckily, there are many ways that grownups can support neurodiverse kids so they feel more connected and successful.

We all know that sleep is a crucial component of mental health. Learn how you can help your teen prevent sleep deprivation.

While the existence of ADHD is not lore, some of what we think we know about it is. We help you understand some of the most common misunderstandings about ADHD are - and help you get the facts!

Parent Management Training (PMT), also known as Parent Training, provides parents with the support they need to build stronger relationships with their children and reduce unhelpful behaviors.

Being on the computer for hours and hours can take an enormous toll on our motivation and mood. Virtual depletion interferes with task initiation and time management, making us feel inefficient and stressed. And for young folx, this debilitation makes it tough to muster up the energy to complete homework, independently work during ‘asynchronous’ times, and participate efficiently in breakout groups.

There is a big debate about the value of tests, especially high-stakes standardized tests like the ACT or SAT. Concerns about undo stress, the tendency to “teach to the test,” inherent cultural biases, and the (mis)use of test scores to re-allocate funding away from marginalized communities are valid and real.

The decision to pursue neuropsychological testing for your child, teenager, or young adult is not always an easy one. It can be a lengthy, expensive, and demanding process. Not to mention, you might have pursued multiple other evaluations and interventions, but your high hopes for “an answer” and substantive change were met with vague, incomplete, and ineffective remedies.

How much screen time is too much screen time? If this isn’t the question of the year (or the century), I don’t know what is. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends limited screen use for children under two years old and no more than 1 hour per day for children two to five years old, it feels nearly impossible to adhere to these limits in the face of e-learning and social distancing.

So, how do we know where to draw the line?

It’s summer. The kids are finally out of school – or whatever that was children were sort of doing from April to June. Now, instead of setting your child’s daily school schedule, making sure they are paying attention to the teacher on the screen, and fighting with them to complete their homework, we can finally get back to normal. Okay, not normal, but you get my drift.