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Positive Reinforcement: Does it really help motivate kids?

When I worked in the school systems, rewards and behavior charts were a common practice. Even in my training to be a therapist, “positive reinforcement” was often a go...

Building discipline and self-management in elementary school through college.

When raising kids in elementary school, junior high, and high school, a lot of parents wonder if they're preparing their kids for what lies ahead in college and adulth...

Can we improve attention span?

Can you change your child's capacity to focus? Or do they just have to play the hand they've been dealt for life?  In this episode, Dr. Karen discusses what she's lear...

The Breaking Point

We all have a point where the demands of life become too overwhelming and we lose our ability to self-manage and stay disciplined. For people who have a diagnosis of A...

Improve attention and focus by building these skills

Do you find that using organizers, minimizing distractions, or using rewards just don't work when it comes to getting your kids to focus?  Does getting your kids to fo...