Today’s fast-paced, on-demand world offers immense opportunity -- and plenty of distraction. Tuning out worries and remaining focused can be especially difficult for children, many of whom feel ...

Dr. Sanam Hafeez, Psy.D, is a NYC-based neuropsychologist. She is also the founder and director of Comprehend the Mind. Hafeez received her doctorate from Hofstra University and went on to train as a ...

Sometimes, when you’re too focused on falling asleep, it just doesn’t happen. Being hyperfocused on counting sheep or forcing relaxation upon yourself — or your child — can be counterproductive. The ...

Music remains one of the most timeless, gentle tools, even for children. It is a beautiful way to reach them, teach them, and calm their hearts. For children, especially in their early years, the ...

From drinking water to singing out loud, there are a multitude of tricks parents can use to calm their children down. Research has shown that visualization benefits a range of populations to reduce ...

Festivals like Holi can be fun, colourful and great when it comes to socializing but at the same time can be overwhelming for ...

Kimberly Opfer is trying to find out whether music can soothe the savage middle-schooler. So far so good. For the past month, Opfer, who teaches eighth-grade technology classes at Carmel Middle School ...