Back To School Jitters: Anxiety & Learning
Summer is fun! Sleeping in, playing outside, sunshine, schedule freedom. But for many, the end of summer and looming return to school really challenges mental…
Getting your sleep on track before the school year
Sleep is essential not just for day-to-day alertness and energy, but for long-term health of the brain and body as well. Short-term lack of sleep…
Your Back-to-School Wellness Guide
With young ones going back to school after a long summer vacation, it is important to get them on a good wellness routine. Quality supplements…
A Mindful Approach to Children’s Eating Habits
There are many questions parents can have concerning their child’s weight, such as “Is calorie restriction practical in children who have excess weight?” and “Does…
7 Tips for Parents on Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), describes a range of developmental delays in areas like social skills, cognition, language and communication, and motor skills. Telltale…
Focusing on School Lunches and ADHD
The American Psychiatric Association estimates that five percent of American children have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For these children, returning to school often means…
Autism in Austin: 6 Great Resources
When my daughter Ashlyn was five years old, she was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. It was after her diagnosis and experiencing the frustration, stress…
Homework for Health: Your back-to-school essentials
Energy and immunity go hand-in-hand with the food decisions we make every day. So in gearing up for the season of new friends, classes, activities…