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Tips on the challenges related to your children suddenly “going to school” in your kitchen Copy

Doreen Bridgman March 23, 2020

Boom!! Just like that many of us have become in-home teachers. For those of us parents who lived through 9/11, we know how quickly and unexpectedly life can change. We were unsure about the future then and how long it would take for life to return to “normal.” Now, almost nineteen years later we are faced with the COVID-19 pandemic. ...[ read more ]

Brain Injury Awareness

Doreen Bridgman March 4, 2020

Brain Injury survivors are TOUGH!! So are the people who support them. March is Brain Injury Awareness month and it's at this time that I frequently look back on my career as a Speech Pathologist in this field for over 30 years. I started as a rehabilitation aid on the Brain Trauma Unit (BTU) while I was earning my bachelor's...[ read more ]

Not Just a Phase: Signs You May Have Adult ADHD

Doreen Bridgman February 29, 2020

In the fast-paced world we live in today, it’s easy for anyone to become forgetful or get distracted. But for adults with ADHD, their difficulty maintaining attention negatively impacts their life in numerous ways. Problems begin to surface at work, in relationships, and at home. If you’re concerned you may have ADHD, here are some signs to look out for....[ read more ]

How Meditation Can Help Your Child’s ADHD

Doreen Bridgman February 25, 2020

Attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common developmental disorders experienced in children. Unfortunately, there currently are limited options when it comes to safe and effective drug treatment. And even with suitable pharmacological interventions, many parents don’t like the idea of putting their young child on medications that may come with nasty side effects.There are, thankfully, other more natural treatment...[ read more ]

Tips on the challenges related to your children suddenly “going to school” in your kitchen

Doreen Bridgman November 8, 2019

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