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Why You and Your Child Keep Getting Stuck

Why You and Your Child Keep Getting Stuck

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 16/04/2026

Stuck in a frustrating power struggle with your child? Discover how shifting your focus to the parent-child dynamic can help you break negative patterns.

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Fewer Words, Stronger Skills

Fewer Words, Stronger Skills

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 23/10/2025

Constant over-prompting keeps kids dependent. Discover how stepping back and using fewer words gives your child the space to problem-solve, self-correct, and build true confidence.

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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 2 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 16/04/2025

Real-world chores build kids' planning and empathy. Engaging their frontal lobes in shared tasks minimizes negative peer interactions and fosters collaborative social growth.

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Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Real-Life Tasks That Build Executive Functioning and Social Skills-Part 1 of 2

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 14/04/2025

Everyday tasks like movie nights or grocery shopping build critical executive functioning. By guiding kids through budgeting and planning, parents naturally teach perspective-taking and emotional regulation.

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Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Five Years Later: The Pandemic and Social/Emotional Impact on Our Kids

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 02/04/2025

Five years post-pandemic, anxious kids still face social hesitation. Stuck with rigid digital game rules, they missed out on the messy, real-life group conflicts crucial for building emotional flexibility.

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Social Skills, Working Memory, ADHD, and Emotional Regulation

Social Skills, Working Memory, ADHD, and Emotional Regulation

Noriko Abenojar
Published on: 17/03/2025

Weak working memory in ADHD kids causes conversational gaps and rapid dysregulation. It taxes their mental notepad, impairing their ability to process real-time social cues and recall coping strategies.

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