Blog: October is ADHD Awareness Month
ADHD Goes Beyond a Child Who is Bounding Off the Walls Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is probably one of the most common disorders that parents and adults in general are aware… Read More
Carey Heller, Psy.D.
Dr. Carey Heller is the author of the blog Practical Parenting Strategies.
He is a licensed psychologist with The Heller Psychology Group LLC in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Heller specializes in the evaluation and treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), executive function challenges, learning disabilities, and co-occurring issues such as anxiety. With treatment, he often blends traditional psychotherapy with practical coaching to help individuals improve time management, organizational, and related study skills as relevant.
Blog: Adjusting New School Year Routines
With most kids at least a few weeks into the new school year, now is a good time to evaluate the morning, afterschool, homework, and evening routines. Perhaps you set… Read More
Blog: Back-to-School 2021 Preparation Strategies
It’s hard to believe that school starts in about a week for many students in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country. There may be many things different about… Read More
Blog: Get Moving: Simple Ways to Increase Movement and Physical Activity During the Day
Most people would agree that as long as one is healthy enough to do so, getting movement in throughout the day, as well as rigorous physical activity, has many health… Read More
Blog: Not All Child and Teen Pandemic Related Mental Health Issues Look Alike
For many parents, besides their own worries in general and those related to how the pandemic is impacting them, often there is a concern for how it impacts their children… Read More
Blog: How to Enjoy the Holiday Season During the Covid-19 Pandemic
With the holiday season in full swing during the continued Covid-19 pandemic, it can be a challenging time for both children and adults. Here are some tips for making the… Read More
Blog: Tips for Thanksgiving During a Pandemic
SJ’s Strategies for Thanksgiving During a Pandemic Thanksgiving this year is likely to look a lot different for many people. Here are a few tips for making the most of… Read More
Blog: It’s Never too Early to Help Your Child Be More Independent With Keeping Track of Their Own Homework Assignments
With so many kids participating in distance learning, the question of at what age do you start giving your child some autonomy in keeping track of their assignments may be… Read More
Blog: How to Evaluate if Your Child or Teen is Struggling with School or Virtual Learning
For those of you who have had your child or teen at home during distance learning, you may have had the opportunity to observe them in school in a way… Read More
Blog: Setting up a Distance Learning Space and Modifying it as Needed
With the school year underway by now for virtually all students in the area, many parents have setup some sort of workspace for their child or teen. Whether you setup… Read More
Blog: Weaving Executive Function Practice into Daily Life
Given that executive function skills (i.e., time management, organization, task initiation) are vital to successful functioning on a daily basis for children, adolescents, and adults, technically most people should by… Read More
Blog: With So Many Uncertainties, What Could You Be Doing Now to Prepare for School?
As the next school year draws near, so do the anxiety and uncertainties of what the school year will look like as well as how parents will navigate it. The… Read More