When someone mentions ADHD, a health condition commonly diagnosed in children, the first association people typically make is a kid running around uncontrollably. This assumption makes it unimaginable for a few individuals to plan a vacation, like a theme park. Yet, family vacations can be...
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When someone mentions ADHD, a health condition commonly diagnosed in children, the first association people typically make is a kid running around uncontrollably. This assumption makes it unimaginable for a few individuals to plan a vacation, like a theme park. Yet, family vacations can be...
The holidays are a great time to reflect and remember everything that there is to be grateful for. Yet, for some families, the sudden switch in routine can become complicated and stressful. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that prevents self-regulation skills that...
One of the many frustrations* joys of having three girls, is the fun times that I have spent brushing their hair, detangling knots, picking out sticks, and the struggle of removing (insert gasp and evil glare here) gum. My girls have commonly fallen to...
The novel coronavirus struck the world hard. In many locations, strict “Stay-at-home” mandates were released, and many parents got to see, firsthand, the struggles that the teacher may have had with their child. As a direct result, during the pandemic, there was a...
The history of teaching can be traced all the way back to 561 BC where Confucius imparted his knowledgewhich is still valid and used in the world today. The job of a teacher can feel very unappreciated, yet the impact that one individual can...
Being a parent can be scary, exciting, happy, sad, and frustrating. You or others around you may question whether or not you are doing something 100% right and sometimes you may find that you aren’t. When you add in raising a child with...
Here in Okinawa the beaches are beautiful, the events are amazing, and the culture draws you in. Yet, when military personnel receive orders to this gorgeous Island it is not always met with equal excitement. Family and friends must be left behind as...
The return to normalcy is moving slower than expected, and at times it feels like it is rotating backwards. Especially with the newest release of the Guidance in Okinawa, leaving many to feel like nothing will ever go back to normal again, as a number of...
Learning to use the toilet is a big milestone in your toddler’s life. The huge step of leaving behind diapers and wearing big kid underwear is an excitement that can be shared between the child and the parent. Yet, if this is your...
Living through the heavy restrictions of COVID has been a difficult time for everyone. It is hard imagine having to give up even the simple privileges a person once had before. Two years ago, no one would have ever imagined that they could...