Over the last few months, many school districts have decided on whether they would choose a remote option, a hybrid model or allow their learners to return safely to the classroom under strict mask mandates and social distancing guidelines due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These options have been followed based on benchmarks set by the…
As we begin to navigate the different phases of our state’s reopening plan, stay at home orders are still widely encouraged to slow the spread, keep us healthy and keep our hospital numbers at bay. More time at home means less social interaction for us and our children. As our children grow, they are honing…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, more commonly known as ADHD, a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects over 4 million Americans a year, aged 6 to 11, is being spotlighted more vibrantly recently due to a recently approved treatment that just hit the medical scene. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a video game as an…
We are all creatures of habit who find a sense of normalcy in having a routine to help us through our daily lives, right? Routines set our children up for success. Not having one can be determinantal and cause unnecessary headaches for parents, as predictability helps our children feel safe and secure. Creating a routine…
It’s no secret that we are living during unprecedented times. With the world in an ever-changing spiral due to COVID-19, emotions and moods can change by the day. When routines are flipped upside down and traumatic experiences are being felt left and right, the impact on our children’s mental load can be harmful. It is…