Obsessive-compulsive disorder, or OCD, is a very common, chronic, and long-lasting mental health disorder. People with OCD have uncontrollable and reoccurring thoughts that they feel the urge to [...]

Without a doubt, the winter holiday season is the most beautiful time of the year. It’s the perfect time to unwind and relax, especially after a stressful year. Both adults and children can [...]

Holiday anticipation can be as positive as a Hallmark card, but for many of us, it can also be a stress-laden feeling. In children, in addition to the joy of reunion, gifts, and ceremony, the [...]

For most kids, reading comes pretty naturally. For most, the process of learning how to read happens during the first few years of school. It is something that happens gradually, and the more [...]

For both adults and children, executive functioning skills facilitate the behaviors required to plan tasks and activities. These are a set of mental skills and cognitive processes that help both [...]

We want to believe that most children develop secure emotional attachments with their parents and caregivers during their formative years. But sadly, this isn’t always the case. The attachments [...]

Studying and learning often comes as a major difficulty in the lives of certain children. That’s why it’s so crucial we introduce them to different resources and tools that can aid them in their [...]

PCIT, or parent-child interaction therapy, is a family-oriented, behavior-based therapy for young children with behavioral and relational problems, as well as for parents who are unable to [...]

We’re living in an increasingly digitized world. Thanks to technology, and partly as a result of COVID-19, education has been moving online for the past two years. The rate at which schooling and [...]

Aggression in children is quite common. Kids have a very difficult time regulating their emotions when they’re young. By the age of 7, children should start understanding their emotions better, [...]

As teachers, managing children in the classroom can be a challenge. Keeping the attention of the entire class at all times is a daunting task, no matter how experienced or how great a [...]

Moving to a new city or neighborhood or transitioning into a new school can sometimes be extremely difficult for children. Leaving their friends and classmates behind and starting fresh isn’t [...]

Parents and teachers are becoming more and more aware of students’ learning impediments and the difficulties they face due to mental health challenges. Executive functioning coaching has [...]

When approaching academics over the summer, it is important to consider our students as individuals and how their unique perspectives can help shape our course of action. Overall attitudes [...]

Many of us think of trauma as a result of an isolated, violent, scary, or upsetting event that we keep on reliving in our heads and can’t quite get over without professional help. However, people [...]

Openly talking about mental health can sometimes be difficult. Most of the time, even adults struggle to figure out and understand their emotional and mental state, as well as communicating their [...]

ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is among the most common mental disorders affecting children in the United States. Although diagnosed in childhood, ADHD can often last well [...]

When it comes to teaching or tutoring, whether in the classroom or at home, there is no one-size-fits-all recipe that magically works for every child. We are all different, and we learn and [...]

It is widely acknowledged in the field of reading that dyslexic learners require a different type of instruction to learn how to read. Decades of evidence-based research points to multisensory [...]

Every child’s learning needs are unique, and studying for school is rarely a smooth sail for everybody. We all remember the trials and tribulations of school, specific difficulties with school [...]

Mental health issues are more common in children than any other medical issues, but unfortunately, they often go unnoticed and untreated. Children with mental health issues have a higher [...]

As parents, we always want what’s best for our children, especially when it comes to their education. Every kid has difficulties learning in school, some more than others, however, when a mental [...]

The changes brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year have been a catalyst for unprecedented levels of change and innovation in many domains, and education is no exception.  Online [...]

Feeling restless on the first day of school or before a test is understandable. In fact, a certain amount of worry is normal because that’s what makes us human. Plus, a little fear is beneficial [...]

We find ourselves living in a world where we barely have enough time to stop and smell the roses. Our day-to-day lives are filled with ever-changing and continuous thoughts of what is happening [...]

As the school year comes to an end, it is imperative that we reflect on and learn from each student’s unique experience during this school year. Unlike the spring of 2020, where all students were [...]

As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids. Seeing children have a happy and fulfilling life is every parent’s dream, and that’s why it’s so heartbreaking when we see our kids struggling [...]

Delivering professional development remotely poses a host of new challenges and adjustments even to the most experienced presenters. While the primary focus is on executing an opportunity for [...]

When the federal government launched the Response to Intervention (RTI) or Multi-Tiered Support System (MTSS) mandate in 2012, the major goals of the initiative were: to identify potential [...]

Middle school is a time of transition for children, where they get to experience a new and exciting level of independence. At Da Vinci Collaborative, we recognize that it is also a time when [...]

Before we explore the differences that exist between a teacher and a tutor, our staff at The Da Vinci Collaborative recognizes the formidable challenges that both professionals encounter with the [...]

We all know that education is the basis for personal, professional, societal, and economic growth, and that’s why providing continuous, well-rounded education from an early age is crucial. Over [...]

It’s hard to fathom that it has been more than a year since the shutdown, and in the interim, the abundance of remote resources that are available to our dyslexia learners who are receiving [...]

Although change is inevitable, it is not an easy thing to overcome. People become used to their daily routines and become complacent with their everyday “norm.” It is hard for people to go [...]

The world of education is always changing, and we are nothing if we are not flexible. This past year in particular has taught us that we need to expect the unexpected and always be prepared. [...]

Due to the Covid 19 pandemic, children have unfortunately been experiencing an increase in mental health problems. Many children are suffering negative consequences of decreased social [...]

It goes without saying that 2020 was an extremely difficult year, for all of us. Whether the pandemic has affected our personal lives or the trajectory of our careers, we’ve all felt its impact [...]

In my role as an educational consultant for over 16 years, the most gratifying reward is the enduring relationships between administrators and educators that have been fostered throughout the [...]

In March 2020, most of us, myself included, thought remote learning was just a temporary solution for a short-term problem. Now, in February 2021, it is clear that remote learning, at least in [...]

Back in March and April, the novelty of learning at home was a bit exciting. Kids were enjoying being “at class” in their pajamas, having a different pace of learning, and overall just doing [...]

The world of education has certainly changed within the past year, and we have learned that we are nothing if we can’t be flexible. When the world shut down, I think one of the biggest questions [...]

As educators, it can sometimes be a daunting task to look beyond test scores and envision a different path for our students. But what if we start to question and wonder? What if we start to peel [...]

As special educators, we are trained to look at students’ test scores, and to discover what strategies or programs may work for them. But do we look enough at fostering their [...]

Before we dive into this topic, let’s start by putting down some crucial facts: Everyone is improvising. Everyone is doing their best for our students and children. There is no right answer. Now [...]

This week we honor John Lennon for his belief in humanity and his capacity to create and dream for a better world. While our schools are in crisis, and our teachers, students and families face [...]

With Thanksgiving just days away, feeling gratitude in 2020 may seem daunting. It has been a rough year, and it’s not over yet. It’s been a year of losses and challenges. Our children lost proms [...]

You might be wondering, what are Executive Functions (EF) and how do they influence a child’s academic and social success? We’re going to give you a rundown on what executive functions imply and [...]

I love experiments. Coming from an engineering background, hypothesizing and trying out unique solutions makes me feel in my natural element. One day, I was chatting with Lorna, our Manager of [...]

By: Amy Ginty, Director Consulting DaVinci Education Daniel was diagnosed with both dyslexia and attentional deficits. He was placed with a seasoned resource room teacher who possessed limited [...]