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How Creative Play Builds Critical Reading Comprehension Skills

by Mae Carlson, MS, CCC-SLP and Sonali Bhagat, MS, CCC-SLP

More and more parents understand the importance of reading to young children to promote literacy. Yet many parents are so eager to advance their child’s reading fluency that they neglect the importance of imaginative play in developing critical comprehension skills. Read more ›

Fidgeting to Help Your Child

by Ali Boissevain, MS, OTR/L

For children with sensory challenges, simply saying, “Stop fidgeting!” or “Keep your hands to yourself” is unlikely to help. Your child needs movement. The question is: How can you allow your child to move and behave in a socially acceptable manner?

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Create Meaningful Memories & Manage Holiday Stress

by Joan Baran, Licensed Psychologist

Taking care of yourself and managing holiday stress can be the biggest gift you give your family. Read more ›

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Parenting a Child Who Feels Entitled

teen in carYour six-year-old says she needs a cell phone-just like her friend. Your sixteen-year-old son complains that his car is not as nice as everyone else’s (but shouldn’t he just be happy with a car? Should he even have a car?) Even if you could afford these things, you wonder: Am I just trying to keep up with the Joneses? Does my child need these things? Is my child entitled to these things just because others have them?

Trying to raise a child in Silicon Valley can be tough-not only because of the academic pressures and the current economy, but because of the wide diversity of social pressures. Read more ›

Helping Your Child Deal with Traumatic Events

by Beth Pearson, PhD, licensed psychologist and Carrie Silver, PhD, licensed psychologist

How are your children affected by stressful or traumatic events? What can you do to minimize their fears? How can you help a child who has experienced a traumatic event? Read more ›

7 Tips for Getting a Positive Start to the School Year

by Cindy Lopez, Educator and Director of Community Engagement, and Joan Baran, PhD, Licensed Psychologist

School jitters range from anticipating the unknown to wondering about new friends, teachers, rules, classrooms and routines. At any age, help your child get a strong start with these tips. Read more ›

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