Category Archives - News & Articles from South County Child & Family Consultants
Last Updated October 9, 2019
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October 8, 2019 - No Comments
Our friends over at the Research Institute for Learning Development are hosting the 3rd annual executive function conference for parents
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October 3, 2019 - No Comments
Brain training, while a very beneficial practice for both children and adults, can be difficult to understand. We have collected
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October 3, 2019 - No Comments
Brain training, while a very beneficial practice for both children and adults, can be difficult to understand. We have collected
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September 30, 2019 - No Comments
Effective study skills are crucial for learning and getting good grades. Many kids who struggle with school are using strategies
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September 26, 2019 - No Comments
Many kids have figured out that one of the best ways for them to learn about their world is by
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September 23, 2019 - No Comments
Executive functions are brain-based cognitive skills that facilitate critical thinking and self-regulation. Executive functions call upon the prefrontal cortex of our brains to help with
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September 19, 2019 - No Comments
Many kids who struggle with healthy eating are often picky eaters, and have a hard time trying healthier options
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September 16, 2019 - No Comments
Many kids who struggle with healthy eating are often picky eaters, and have a hard time trying healthier options or
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September 12, 2019 - No Comments
Time Management involves the ability to respond to things in a timely fashion, estimate the time necessary to complete tasks,
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September 9, 2019 - No Comments
Learning about task initiation is incredibly beneficial for parents. The resources we have included provide tips and activities that can
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September 2, 2019 - No Comments
Goal-directed persistence, also known as “stick-to-itiveness,” is the ability to set a reachable goal and then display ongoing efforts and
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August 19, 2019 - No Comments
Goal-directed persistence, also known as “stick-to-itiveness,” refers to our ability to set a reachable goal and then display ongoing efforts