By Anne Gerber, Occupational Therapist, and Ronni Rowland, Writer Are you looking for short activities that ease stress, release energy and enhance learning? Each of the following “Brain Gym” movements are not only fun but also engage the brain and can be performed in...
By Junjing (Janet) Fan, Occupational Therapist, with Ronni Rowland, Writer Children may appear unmotivated at school for a wide range of reasons… to gain attention, to avoid tasks, to vent frustration and anger, to win control and power, and more. “It is most...
By Milena Stamenkovic, Psychologist and Psychotherapist, with Ronni Rowland, Writer Children learn through play, so games are a naturally motivating way to complement classroom instruction. “Modeling the behavior you want is important,” says Milena Stamenkovic,...
By Dr. Guanghai Wang, Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Specialist, with Ronni Rowland, Writer Sleep is essential for maintaining health. It’s a time for physical and mental restoration. Lack of sleep in children and adolescents is widely shown to negatively impact...
By Lei Jin, Educational Psychologist, with Ronni Rowland, Writer Children with special needs often feel a lack of motivation in traditional educational settings. They may feel like they can’t compare to their peers or are always “playing catch-up” in class. “Observe...
