Mary Determan MSW, LCSW, RPT-S

https://www.socialemotionalworkshop.com/calming-strategy-activity-deep-breathing/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=Social+Emotional+Workshop&utm_content=Hands+On+Calming+Strategy+Activity+for+Deep+Breathing Deep breathing is one of the best calming strategies you can teach your students. It’s effective and they always have it with them. While it is simple, students often need to be exposed to it many times and in many different ways. This calming strategy activity has students make their own breathing stick to …

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Kids in the Syndrome Mix is a concise, scientifically up-to-date, all-in-one guide to the whole range of often co-existing neuro-behavioral disorders in children―from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder, to autistic spectrum disorders, nonverbal learning disabilities, sensory integration problems, and executive dysfunction. Dr. Kutscher provides accessible information on causes, symptoms, interactions …

Book: Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More!: The one stop guide for parents, teachers, and other professionals  Read More »

Mental preparation, with these five tips, for the transition back to school is as important as getting the right school supplies: Be aware of school related stress It’s important to be aware of kids’ worries and know how to respond. Parents and caregivers play a critical role in helping children understand, manage, and overcome these …

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When a parent asks me how to get their kids to organize and maintain their bedrooms, I always lob this question right back at them: Is your child’s bedroom set up to make it easy for them to create and maintain an organizing system? And if they can’t answer that? It’s time to go on a tour of …

Q: “How Can I Tackle ‘The Great Bedroom Clean-Up’ with My Teen?” Read More »