Focusing your child on what the see and hear

 “We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves.” Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, The Developing Mind  “What did you say? What am I supposed to do first again?!”  Our recent family vacation had come to a bittersweet end and the piles of folded, clean clothes on the dining room table were […]

Is Summer Brain Drain an issue for you?

“We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves.” Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, The Developing Mind “Think, think, think!” Do you remember the classic Winnie the Pooh cartoon? Do you remember watching Pooh Bear wander to his thinking spot to try and recall his most important thoughts? He would sit and ponder what […]

Better attention for children during distraction?

Just as we adults have our moments of distraction and forgetfulness, so do our kids! The difference is, most adults are aware when a misstep occurs how they can reel it back in quite promptly and efficiently to get back on track. This is not a skill we were born with, it was learned.

Do you want to develop your child’s brain?

“We are always in a perpetual state of being created and creating ourselves.” Dr. Daniel J. Siegel, The Developing Mind When schools out for summer… Let the adventures of exploring, creating, innovating and more all begin! While many kiddos are taking a break from their academic learning during the summer, discoveries of many kinds and growth in […]