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Neurodivergence, TikTok, & Diagnosis
So the TikTok Algorithm Says You Might Be Neurodivergent... You’ve Made It All the Way to Adulthood Without a Diagnosis… Now What? TikTok has quickly become one of the largest social media and content platforms out there. Whether you create content, scroll through...
How to talk to your kids about school shootings
I don’t want to write this blog. I already wrote this blog in, Between us Parents, following the 2015 Paris terrorist attacks. And have referenced that article over and over as our country and our children continue to experience inconceivable violence every day....
How do I talk about this with my kids?
A great resource to aid in difficult conversations around grief, tragedy, & reality The recent attack in Buffalo has been weighing heavily on our hearts. Witnessing another tragic showing of injustice is incredibly difficult. Especially when we are also in the...
Using Neuroscience to Help Calm Your Child
The vagus nerve & emotional well-being If you or your child is a client of mine at Individual and Family Connection, then you know how much of a brain geek I am! I simply don’t know how to talk about emotional regulation without considering what is happening in...
Top 10 New Parenting Struggles
Being a parent can be really hard – especially when it’s your first time! It’s okay to feel like you have a million concerns, and you are definitely not alone. Here are some of the Top 10 Parenting Struggles for New Parents: 1. Preparation &...
Talking to College-Aged Kids About Therapy
When your kids move out for college, you want to ensure that they have access to everything they need for a successful transition to the next phase of their lives. You make sure that they have linens, electronics, and kitchen supplies. When they arrive, you check that...
What to Consider When Considering Adoption
When you seek out personal adoption stories, the dominant narrative has been that of adoptive parents for years. Recently, however, adult adoptees started sharing their experiences. They are giving a voice to their generation and the current generation of child...
Increasing Working Memory
Our second edition of our blog series, "Executive Functioning Activities" is here! If you missed the first in the series, go check it out! Remember, these activities are meant to help families incorporate creative and fun ways into addressing common areas of concern....
Navigating ADHD as a Family
One of the challenging things about being a parent is that your child doesn’t come with a manual. This is as true for a parent whose job title is “pediatric therapist” as anyone else. While mulling over what I felt most informed to talk about, I realized that several...
Increasing Impulse Control
Welcome to the first edition of IFC's newest blog series, "Executive Functioning Activities." These activities are meant to help families incorporate creative and fun ways into addressing common areas of concern. First on the list... increasing impulse control! Name...