Preparing for Thanksgiving Week with Kids
It’s hard to believe Thanksgiving is next week. For many families with children, this has become Thanksgiving week in a sense with half days or no school to start the… 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.
5 Tips for Parents to Help Their Kids Wrap Up the School Quarter
The end of the quarter is wrapping up shortly if you have a child in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) or elsewhere where the quarter is ending soon. In order… Read More
Finding Balance Managing Activities Involving Your Kids
Are you investing more time in admin tasks for your child’s activities than you’d like? Here are strategies to help you reclaim more time for other things. With the school… Read More
Back-to-School 2024: Strategies for Kids and Teens
It’s hard to believe (and for some parents cannot come soon enough) that school will be starting up within a few weeks for most kids and teens. The back-to-school season… Read More
Preparing Kids/Teens for Sports Tryouts and the Outcomes
With the spring season for youth sports and the school year getting close to wrapping up, kids and teens are getting ready for some impending changes in routine. In addition,… Read More
Getting Ready for Summer with Kids
At this point in May, summer break from school is just around the corner. For many kids, this is an exciting time with anticipation of summer and fun activities ahead.… Read More
Organizing Your Household and Family’s Activities
Practical strategies for better organization and less stress When should I go grocery shopping or put in the order for pickup? What time is Johnny’s basketball game? Who is taking… Read More
Blog: 5 Tips to Make the Most of Winter Break
Winter break and the holidays are fast approaching. For many people, this is an enjoyable time to spend time with family and friends, get a break from school and work,… Read More
Blog: First-month Check-in of New School Year Routines and Systems
Your child or teen has likely been back at school for at least a few weeks. Now that you probably have a clearer sense of what to expect with the… Read More
Blog: Back-To-School 2023 Tips
School will be starting up within the next few weeks for most children and teens. It is hard to believe another summer is almost over. However, before school gets started,… Read More
Blog: Making Your Mornings with Kids Easier
Mornings can be chaotic, especially when you must be responsible for kids or other people and ensuring everyone is ready in the morning on time. As a parent, it’s important… Read More
Blog: Happy Holidays with Kids!
It’s hard to believe it is almost winter break and the holiday season. For many this is a welcome experience with time with family, a break from school and work,… Read More