Let’s start with a simple truth most parents already know but often avoid enforcing: children and teens today are profoundly sleep deprived. Not mildly tired. Not “could use a little more rest.” Neurologically depleted. And while schools, schedules,...
Let’s be honest—kindly honest, not beat-yourself-up honest. If you’ve struggled for years, you’ve probably tried just about everything. The self-help books are stacked like a motivational Jenga tower. You’ve done therapy. You’ve...
If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer-you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day. For children, weak executive function...
In the past, many authors, including myself, have written several articles about the emerging issues with children and adolescents growing up with smartphones in their hands. As time moves on, research is becoming more and more conclusive. Children and adolescents are...
Every New Year offers us a chance to take stock of our home and our efforts at building good habits in our children. In particular, it’s good to carefully determine if “false hope” lives in your home, as it will undermine happiness and success. False...
Will my insurance cover Neurofeedback? Loading Video... Unfortunately, the answer is typically no. Your insurance will not cover Neurofeedback or biofeedback. The reason is that many insurances do not understand Neurofeedback, and despite my attempts to educate them,...