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When Mealtime Becomes a Battlefield: The Modern Picky Eater Problem

If you've ever found yourself pleading with a child to take "just three more bites," you're not alone. Or perhaps, you are at the 'fed up with it' stage, and the battleground is now robbing the joy from family meals. And then, there are those that have just given up,...
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When Focus Finds Its Footing: How to Strengthen Executive Function

Last week we explored how modern life quietly wears down the brain's executive function-the system responsible for focus, planning, and self-control. Now let's turn to what strengthens it. Once the basics are in place-better sleep, movement, and predictable...
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When Focus Fails: Understanding Executive Function and Why So Many Struggle

If you've ever said, "I just need to focus," and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer-you've just met your executive function. And it wasn't having its best day. For children, weak executive function shows up as impulsive...
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Playing Sports Is Not Fun Anymore…What Happened?

A 17-year-old client recently said to me, "Playing sports isn't fun anymore. I'm not sure it's worth it." Sadly, this isn't the first time I've heard that this year. Many middle and high school athletes continue to show up for practices and games, but the joy-the...

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