by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Wilderness Programs
Therapeutic wilderness or outdoor behavioral health is the sometimes controversial and often misunderstood treatment option for children, adolescents, and young adults whose emotional and behavioral struggles cause significant disruption to their well-being and...
by gailcurran | Anxiety, Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Mental Health
Deciding to find a therapeutic program that matches your child is rarely an easy path. Although professional treatment might be the best option for everyone involved, it can be difficult emotionally to send your child outside the home. Optimal Edu Options can help you...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant
No matter how young or old your children are, communicating with them can be difficult despite strong family bonds. This is especially true in families with children who struggle with their own unique challenges. While there is no magical solution, there are a few...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Learning Differences
Education is a vital component of a happy, successful life for children. That doesn’t mean it’s the easiest asset to acquire. Sometimes obtaining an excellent education takes enormous research and trial and error as parents or guardians seek a quality education...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, News and Views
Stress is not an uncommon issue in today’s world. Indeed, between a global pandemic and uncertain political and social environments, many people are finding themselves struggling with their nerves far more than they have previously. Here at Optimal Edu Options,...
by gailcurran | Childhood Development, Educational Consultant, Parents
CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION If you are a parent of an adopted child or a professional who works with childhood trauma, you will be very interested in this conference. I joined the board of ATTACH (Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children) in...
