The Innovative Dad Blog
What Am I Listening to When the Kids Are in the Car?
Recently, I wrote about my reluctance to have the news radio on when the kids are in the car. Like most parents, I have a strong desire to shelter my kids from the craziness of the outside world, but I also don’t want them to be caught like deer in headlights once...
Am I Checking My Child’s Temperature or Her Climate?
The first several days after we dropped off our oldest at sleepaway camp for the first time were the hardest and it had absolutely nothing to do with her. In fact, even though it was her first time at the camp for a full session, she transitioned away from me so...
Taking the Road Less Traveled
Recently, my oldest daughter and I turned her four and a half hour drive to drop her off at camp into a bit of a road trip. We listened to podcasts together in the car, pointed at things out the window, and talked about where we might head on our next stop or what we...
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Parent Coaching
Raising children can be challenging and sometimes feels isolating. We’re often overwhelmed and unsure of where to look for support. If you are looking to feel more confident in parenting skills, then parent coaching may be for you.
Parent coaching can provide you with on-going or short-term support to help you raise your kids and navigate through parenting challenges. It is solution-oriented and designed to help you develop effective strategies.
As a licensed psychologist (MD) and former principal, I offer local (DC metro area) and virtual parent coaching to help you build your parenting skills and become a more innovative, effective parent.
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Navigating your Child’s Education
You may have a child who is excelling in school and is bored or a child who is struggling to meet grade level requirements. Having worked in schools for the last 15 years as a school psychologist and education administrator, I can help you navigate the special education process and provide you with questions to ask your school or resources on services that might be available. Some of the areas are:
- Education concerns
- Educational placement
- Work with schools, camps, or other organizations
- Provide you with tips to support executive functioning in your child
- Cultivating the relationship between you and your child’s teachers
Who do you work with?
I can help you navigate the process with your school, camp, or other organization.
My child seems bored at school, what can I do?
Many schools provide resources for students who excel within their classes. Teacher can often provide games that can expand the child’s knowledge without it feeling like they have to do more work. Some schools even provide enrichment opportunities. I can work with you to identify what options are available.
I don't understand my child's Individual Education Plan (IEP), can you help me?
I can help you read and understand any educational plan. He can also help you with determining action items based upon the IEP.