Embracing Challenges for Better Brain Health
How did you spend your weekend? In a world where comfort and convenience are often at our fingertips, mentally and physically challenging ourselves might seem unnecessary or even uncomfortable. Everyone seems to be asking, “Is there a hack for that?” Don’t get me wrong; I am all about cognitive efficiency. As a Speech Language Pathologist, […]
Active Listening: It’s Just Like Making a Pizza
When you think of active listening, do you ever imagine it as making a pizza? It might sound unusual, but crafting a perfect pizza is similar to how we should approach conversations. Here’s how. Rolling the Dough (Processing Conversations): Imagine rolling out pizza dough. It’s a process of working, shaping, and adjusting. Active listening is […]
Building Your Child’s Success-An Open Letter to Parents
Dear Parents, I hope this letter finds you and your family well and eager to make this school year the best yet. As a parent, I know that feeling of wanting success for my children and trying to do whatever I could to ensure it. We must consider how we can support our children’s academic […]
“Back-to-School Essentials: Preparing for a Successful Year”
As summer winds down, parents and children pay attention to the upcoming school year. There’s usually a lot of excitement about back-to-school shopping, finding out classes and teachers, and seeing which friends will be in their classes. As a parent, you play a significant role in your child’s academic, social, and emotional success. Here are […]
“Summer Study Hacks: Design Your Best Space and Schedule”
Summer is a time for fun and relaxation, but it’s also essential for students to keep up with their academic skills and complete their assigned summer work. It’s also a time to strengthen skills in preparation for the next school year so that any gaps that may exist don’t become canyons. Setting up a dedicated […]
School’s Out For Summer!
Vacations, camps, and long summer days are things to look forward to, but they are also bumpy times for some. Let’s turn the end-of-school-year chaos into a harmonious journey for our kids with ADHD and their families. Navigating the summer break can be unnerving for parents. But imagine the possibilities of cracking the code to […]
“Navigating Overload: Tips for Student Survival”
Hey students! Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in a sea of information? From lectures to assignments, it seems like there’s never a moment to catch your breath. This is common for many of the students I work with; you are not alone in this struggle. Let’s explore why this overload happens and what […]
“Mind Matters: The Hidden Consequences of Dismissing Cognitive Concerns”
In our fast-paced world, where people are focused on increased speed and productivity, the silent struggles of cognitive well-being are often overlooked. As a Speech Language Pathologist and Brain Health Coach, clients often share their experiences, voicing their concerns to family, friends, and medical professionals, only to be told the symptoms they describe aren’t valid. […]
The Intricate Dance of Cognition-How Speed of Processing Impacts the Demand on Working Memory
What is the impact of even a slight reduction in processing speed in our daily lives? In a word-HUGE. Delayed processing impacts everything we do from understanding information, to responding, to choosing the best alternative in response to a problem. In this blog post, the connections between reduced processing speed and the increased load on […]
The Body-Mind Connection-Understanding the Relationship Between Physical Mobility and Cognition
Have you ever contemplated the mirroring of cognitive strength and flexibility and physical strength and flexibility? As a Speech Language Pathologist who functions in the Brain Health space and an exercise enthusiast, I have. The importance of new learning on brain health has been widely studied and publicized, but how does that relate to physical functioning? The brain is often compared to […]