Blog | Dr. Kristen Memoli

To What End?

"To what end?" It's a question that I find myself asking more and more these days. Perhaps it's a product of my age, over 28 years in...

You just said something mean to your child....welcome to being human! Now what?

We've all had those moments. Perhaps it happens when we are rushing, juggling several tasks at once, tired, overwhelmed, and, well,...

Summer Structure? What's that?

Here we are, in the delicious, thick, hot, lazy days of summer vacation. No racing to the bus, no homework, no tests, no structure. But...

Peace, Love and Understanding

The other day I received and email from one of the parents I work with who wanted to share the details of a recent incident. I was so...

The Spaces that Shape Us

As some of you might know, I am in the midst of moving my practice to a new setting. The process has prompted me to think more closely...

Delete that YouTube App, NOW!

"My children don't watch TV anymore, they just watch YouTube". I've heard that statement over and over again from parents. Often it is...

ENLIGHTEN it up Blue!

As many of you know April is Autism Awareness month. I'd like to take a few minutes to focus on the "awareness" component . People...

An Honest Look at Habit Change

I’ll admit it, I have plenty of unhelpful habits that I work on reducing. I tend to rely too much on coffee, I leave dirty mugs all over...

Smartphones And Our Kids

Let's face it, smartphones are everywhere and they are going to be a major part of our lives for years to come. Many adults describe...

15 Fun and Creative Incentives for Your Child

While working with parents to teach children new skills, I often employ incentives. Incentives can be extremely helpful to get kids...