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Today, I had an honour to present on Ideal Me to educators from Ontario. Thank you Dr. Kokai for your very kind introduction.

A small boy saw an elephant in a circus. The elephant’s leg was tied to a stake driven partially into the ground. The boy noticed that the stake was just a small piece of wood and the part of it that was driven into the […]

On Sunday, April 29 at 220 Burnhamthorpe Road West in Mississauga, took place the first Ideal Me training organized by Dr. Ewa Antczak from the Core Center. The program is intended for young people aged 12-18 and its aim is to strengthen their self-confidence, improve […]

Have you ever felt envy when you find out about your neighbour buying a new sport car or anger when you saw your best friend was leaving with his family for an exotic vacation, while you work hard to pay your bills?  An old proverb […]

Most people want to be liked and respected. We like to receive compliments. Positive feelings related to being appreciated and accepted increases our self-confidence. The more our choices and behaviors are praised, the more we want to repeat them. Positive comments are addictive. When we […]

For ages, philosophers, ethologists and psychologists have been trying to understand human nature. How is it possible that some people are cruel and evil? Is it genetic predisposition, social circumstances or experiences from childhood that make people hurt others and feel no remorse? Tomek is […]

This story is about the boy who was neglected as a child and abandoned by his mother. He hated school and later was diagnosed with a Learning Disability. He was sexually, physically and verbally abused by his classmates at the school he attended. Finally, he […]

The In crowd, gossip, selfies, likes, shares, followers, and other trappings of celebrity seem to be what young people want today, not something meaningful or making a positive difference. Why? And what can we do about it as parents and community leaders? Young people, especially […]

Pills are not the only way to manage your child’s inappropriate or maladaptive behaviors. Neurofeedback therapy is a safe, non-invasive, alternative option for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents. In November 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics approved biofeedback and […]

Repressing thoughts doesn’t work so here are 8 ways to get rid of negative thoughts. It’s one of the irritations of having a mind that sometimes it’s hard to get rid of negative thoughts. It could be a mistake at work, money worries or perhaps […]

Recently, there have been several stories in the news about violence in children and what can—and should—be done about it. A five-year-old boy was taken out of his Kindergarten class in handcuffs in Indiana, and the same thing happened to a six-year-old girl in Louisiana. […]

Learn how to treat ADHD symptoms with neurofeedback, working memory training, and meditation — brain-training alternatives to ADD medication for children and adults by Pamela Michaels, Maggie Jackson, Carl Sherman, Ph.D. For many adults and children with attention deficit disorder (ADHD), the biggest daily challenge is paying attention – at […]

Biofeedback’s origins go back to ancient Hindus and Buddhists, but it wasn’t until after World War II that biofeedback — as it’s used today — came into existence. Biofeedback works by attaching instruments to your body to measure physiological activity like brain waves, heart rate, […]

When I work with parents of teenagers, our conversations inevitably turn toward discipline. “How do get my teen to follow the rules?” “My teen won’t clean up after himself. What should I do?” “Nothing I do seems to have any effect on her!” Discipline with teenagers is complicated. […]

What is a psychological assessment? A psychological assessment evaluates thinking, learning and behaviour. The assessment may include interviews, observation, testing and consultation with other professionals involved in your child’s care. Testing includes pencil and paper tasks, puzzles, drawing, and games. The assessment covers many skill […]

The difference between a “diagnosis” and a “disability” can be hard to understand. These words often get mixed up. To make things more confusing, sometimes you may see or hear the terms “disability category” and “eligibility category” used interchangeably. An easy way to remember the […]

Discussing the evaluation process in advance can help put your child at ease. The age of your child may determine how much and in what way you discuss evaluation. Your child may be taken out of class for evaluation testing. Once you’ve decided to get […]