When someone mentions ADHD, a health condition commonly diagnosed in children, the first association people typically make a kid run around uncontrollably. ADHD can be a difficult diagnosis to understand, yet proper management is imperative. This assumption makes it unimaginable for a few individuals to...
Parenting
When someone mentions ADHD, a health condition commonly diagnosed in children, the first association people typically make a kid run around uncontrollably. ADHD can be a difficult diagnosis to understand, yet proper management is imperative. This assumption makes it unimaginable for a few individuals to...
Reduce the stress over the holidays and have a few discussions to help overcome any challenges this holiday
One of the many frustrations* joys of having three girls is the fun times 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 sleep...
The novel coronavirus struck the world hard. Many locations released strict “Stay-at-home” mandates, and many parents got to see firsthand the teacher’s struggles with their children. As a direct result, during the pandemic, there were a surge of formal attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
The history of teaching can be traced back to 561 BC, when Confucius imparted his knowledge which is still valid and used today. A teacher’s job can feel very unappreciated, yet the impact that one individual can make on a person can change a...
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 to 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...