by Dan DeMarle | Feb 10, 2022 | Addiction, Addiction, Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Technology
by Nicholas Kardaras “If you really want a child to thrive and blossom, lose the screens for the first few years of their lives. During those key developmental periods, let them engaging creative play. Legos are always great, as they encourage creativity and the...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 23, 2022 | Exercise/Health, Exercise/health, Recommended Reading
Pediatricians should encourage children with disabilities to participate in sports, recreation and other physical activities, according to new guidance. Read More > Implementing more structured aerobic activities like cybercycling as opposed to traditional physical...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 10, 2022 | Adolescent/Teen, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Recommended Reading
First the myths: ADHD is primarily a disorder of the young; Children and adolescents diagnosed with the problem usually outgrow it by the time they reach adulthood. Now the facts: The preponderance of recent evidence indicates ADHD is chronic across the lifespan....
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 13, 2021 | Classroom, Exercise/Health, Exercise/health, Learning, Recommended Reading, Teaching, Teaching
When researchers at Texas A&M University gave standing desks to 34 high school students, they discovered that after consistent use, standing while learning delivered a significant boost to students’ executive functioning skills—the sorts of cognitive skills that...
by Dan DeMarle | Oct 15, 2021 | Anxiety, Anxiety Disorders, Emotional Disturbance, Marriage, Recommended Reading, Relationships, Sex/Sexuality, Sexuality, Social Anxiety Disorder
by Kate N. Thieda Dealing with an anxiety disorder is hard, but loving someone with an anxiety disorder can be equally as difficult. If your partner suffers from extreme anxiety, they may have panic attacks, constantly be voicing their worried thoughts, or may not be...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 27, 2021 | Behavior Management, Behavior Management, Classroom, Special Education, Teaching
If your child acts out, interrupts, yells, or loses academic focus, it may be time for a behavior intervention plan (BIP). A BIP aims to teach new skills and replace interfering behaviors with appropriate alternative actions – and improves the overall academic...
