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How Brain Development Informs Skill Development
It can be helpful to think of the brain as made up of two different and equally important parts. The downstairs brain includes the...
Cynthia Yoo
Aug 9, 20233 min read


Effective Strategies to Support Your Child with Self-Regulation Challenges
When children consistently fail to meet our expectations, it is tempting to label them as oppositional, defiant, manipulative, and/or...
Cynthia Yoo
Dec 12, 20228 min read


Self-Regulation & Executive Functioning - Definition, Meaning, and Skills
Children who can self-regulate (calm when upset) are more able to learn and implement executive functioning skills (planning and...
Cynthia Yoo
Dec 9, 20223 min read


ADHD - Definition, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based disorder (also called a "neurodevelopmental disorder") that impacts up...
Cynthia Yoo
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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