by Shereen Al-Khatib | Sep 20, 2025 | Nutrition and Learning in Children
When the school year begins, mornings can feel like a race against the clock. Between waking children up, ensuring homework is packed, and getting everyone out the door on time, breakfast and lunchboxes can sometimes become an afterthought. Yet what your child eats in...
by Shereen Al-Khatib | Sep 1, 2025 | Sleep and Learning in Children
Every year around this time, I see the same pattern. Parents are busy buying school supplies, sorting uniforms, and filling lunchboxes, but one of the most important back-to-school preparations rarely gets the attention it deserves: sleep. As someone who works closely...
by Shereen Al-Khatib | Jun 30, 2025 | Dyslexia
For many children, reading is a joy. But for others, especially those with dyslexia, it can feel like an uphill battle. Dyslexia is a common learning difference that affects how the brain processes written language. It is not a marker of intelligence or effort but...
by Shereen Al-Khatib | Jun 1, 2025 | Summer Screens
Summer screens and the brain are more connected than we think — and the consequences are showing up in our kids’ behavior. As a parent, I know how easy it is to hand over a tablet or phone during summer break. The school routine has paused, work is still...
