“Let Me Fix That Sweetheart…” Common Strategies That Fail Your Family
Earlier in the week, our practice worked with a family where we conducted a brain map (QEEG) for their daughter, who is on the spectrum. During the session, Dad repeatedly offered help and guidance to their teenager. This exchange offered many reminders for me to...
Study the Roots or Enjoy The Fruits. You Choose.
Many years ago, I heard the saying: You have a choice: You can live life studying the roots…or enjoy the fruits. But you can’t do both.” Of course, it’s never a complete, simple dichotomy. It’s just a pointer to options in daily living. But you...
Get This Now: How Brains Learn the Fundamentals
Sometimes we need to pay attention to the fundamentals. Often, in fact, too often, we search for the complex or ultra-new insight into life when we would be served best by looking at the simple things. Today, I want to turn to the simple teachers. The Lid as Teacher...
Weakness Comes From Persistently Seeking Ease
One of the hallmarks of an anxiety-filled life is that their priority is to relieve their sense of anxiety or avoid future moments with possible anxiety. They create a life where avoiding discomfort is most important, and activities and opportunities for growth and...
Teaching Kids to be Irresponsible?
I frequently work with families where academic performance is deteriorating, and parents are tired of battling and arguing with their child over homework. Often, these same families are struggling with behavioral issues and simple daily routines, such as getting their...Ready to Learn More?
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