by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Parents
As parents, we understand how heart-wrenching it can be to see your child in distress. When families contact us, we recognize their fear and desperation for a solution. Our mission is to provide guidance and support, truly listen and understand their unique needs, and...
by gailcurran | Anxiety, Childhood Development, Mental Health, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Prevention
At Optimal Edu Options, we spotlight organizations working to improve children’s lives. So, we partner with those with a similar goal: making sure kids live their best lives possible. One of those organizations is Arizona’s Children’s Services...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, News and Views
The COVID-19 pandemic and our response to it changed society in innumerable ways. The coronavirus disrupted our everyday activities, social relationships, and where we worked. Most children switched to online schooling, with the amount of time spent learning in the...
by gailcurran | Attachment Disorder, Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Prevention
At Optimal Edu Options, we believe in going above and beyond to ensure the next generation grows up to be happy, healthy adults. Gail Curran is a board member at the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children. ATTACh is a nonprofit...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences, Learning Disabilities, Mental Health, Parents
Registration is now open for the 34th annual ATTACh Conference taking place Sept. 29-Oct. 1 in Anaheim, Calif. Gail Curran, the owner of Optimal Edu Options in Arizona, is a board member of the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children. ATTACh is...
by gailcurran | Anxiety, Childhood Development, Gun Violence, News and Views, Online Precautions for Children, Suicide Awareness, Suicide Prevention, Video & Gaming Addiction
Societal changes, pandemic, pressure cited for rising number of teen and young adult suicides Few traumas in life create the wide-ranging and devastating repercussions that a suicide leaves in its wake. Parents, siblings, teachers, and therapists all question how they...
