Time is our most precious resource, but few of us know how to manage it properly: According to research, less than one in five people employ any formal time management system. In addition to having a detrimental impact on productivity, this lack of time management contributes to multiple physical and mental health concerns, including reduced sleep quality and higher rates ...
ADHD is notoriously difficult to differentiate from typical childhood behaviour. Small children are often hyperactive, impulsive, and moody because their executive functioning skills haven’t developed fully, which mimics the deficits seen in those with ADHD. For this reason, most experts recommend waiting until a child is five or six years old before pursuing ADHD screening (unless the child’s ...
The early signs of learning disabilities are often subtle and easily overlooked. These conditions may initially present as a difficulty with telling time, pronouncing certain words, writing by hand, or memorizing simple information. Over time, however, they have serious and far-reaching effects: Approximately 20% of students with learning disabilities drop out of school, compared to just 8% of students in the general ...
Though most kids with ADHD demonstrate classic signs of the condition - like hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity - no two cases of ADHD are exactly alike. When your child has ADHD, it’s therefore important to discuss his specific symptoms and needs with his teacher. By knowing exactly how ADHD affects your child, the teacher can create effective social and ...
Not every relationship works out. This is true whether the relationship in question is a friendship, romantic relationship, or the ...
With climate change becoming an increasingly common theme in politics, news, and even entertainment, it’s no wonder more young ...
As a psychologist living and working in Toronto, where 51% of residents were born outside Canada, I deal with immigration related ...
Though the term “gifted” was first coined by educator Leta Hollingworth in 1922, this condition remains profoundly misunderstood. Parents, educators, and even some medical professionals rely heavily on intellectual aptitudes to identify gifted children, without considering the many social and emotional aspects of giftedness. This approach leaves many gifted kids vulnerable to being misdiagnosed with behavioural or developmental disorders. Not only ...
In Canada, more than 1 in 10 youth are living with a disability, and over half (59.8%) of these youth have a learning disability. Kids affected by physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities have a broad range of experiences, from mild, selective impairment to significant challenges in multiple areas of their lives. When provided with enough support at home and at school, most disabled ...
Executive functioning—often likened to the "command center" of our cognitive abilities—holds a pivotal role in a child's journey through learning and development. These vital skills, encompassing planning, organizing, time management, and problem-solving pave the way for academic achievements and form the foundation for healthy emotional and mental development. Particularly for kids with ADHD, who frequently navigate through the ...
Most children naturally want to excel at school; they want to please their parents and earn recognition from their teachers and peers. If your child isn’t completing his or her work on time, appears to be struggling with certain skills, or is losing interest in school altogether, it’s therefore prudent to consider the possibility of a learning disability. ...
