Science has shown that we can change our brain wiring and improve our executive functions. What this means for parents is that while your child may have difficulties at home or at school that are at least partially based on delays or differences in executive functions, through training and practice he or she can develop these lagging skills. Strengthened executive functions will enable your child to be more successful academically, become better able to cope with life’s daily challenges and improve their ability to relate with others—leading to a more satisfying and productive life.    You can help...

So, you find yourself stuck at home and doing schoolwork at home with your child for … whatever reason — a weather emergency, a virus quarantine, or something else. Maybe the most you’ve done before is help your child with homework after he gets home.You’re certainly not experienced in helping with remote learning and leading your child in emergency homeschooling, right?  As emergency situations arise, schools may close and you may find yourself homeschooling your child when you didn’t really want to and scramble for child care alternatives or finding ways to stay home and work and home school —...

Sitting for long hours on the job and at home raises your risk of illness and obesity and may shorten your life. Good posture is something that needs to be developed from childhood. You would be surprised to know the immense amount of health benefits a good posture can provide. By good posture, we basically mean that whatever you are doing sitting, standing or lying down, you need to put yourself in a position where you feel minimal back strain. The Active Chair,  aims to change sitting time into active time. Designed with a gently rounded bottom, wobble chairs transform...