Positive Development, LLC

09/16/2025

Want to teach kids to handle their emotions like the Karate Kid? Learn how to model emotional control so your child can “wax on, stress off.” Read our newsletter to learn more.
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14198712
Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913.

09/10/2025

School stress doesn’t just live in the classroom—it follows our kids home and often leaves parents feeling overwhelmed too!

Join Erica Whitfield, a Licensed Therapist and our founder, as she speaks at the online DCPS Parent Academy next Thursday, September 18th, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Erica is going to dive into what’s really happening in both parent and child brains during stressful moments, and how those reactions can unintentionally fuel conflict. Read this week’s newsletter to learn more and register to attend for free!

And remember to contact us if you know gifted, creative, and high-performing kids who need help managing their stress and anxiety! (904) 516-0913

https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14198469

09/02/2025

Why Do Many Younger Kids Avoid Their Hardest Feelings? Read this week's newsletter to learn more! https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14198228

08/26/2025

Homework Amnesia: Now Available in Every Middle and High School Near You.
Ever heard your teen say, “I forgot to do a really important assignment. Can I get a few hours before I go to school?” and thought, “Really?”
Read our newsletter to learn more. https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14197951

08/19/2025

After-school restraint collapse occurs when kids are mentally and physically exhausted from a long day of having to sustain their attention, regulate their emotions, and comply with the numerous expectations they must follow from teachers and administrators. Read our newsletter to learn more about it! Click link below to read:https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14197702

08/15/2025

Do you have a gifted or high performing child preparing to make the transition to middle school, high school or college? Effortless Until Now: What to do when high-performing kids begin struggling in school is a must read book for parents who want to understand and help their high achievers who experience anxiety related to school stress!

Effortless Until Now: What to do when high-performing kids begin struggling in school

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08/12/2025

We want to take time to honor our graduating intern team members, Victoria, Adalyn, and Eriana!

These three have completed all clinical requirements to confirm their Master's Degrees in Clinical Mental Health Counseling!!!

They are now in the final phase of becoming Licensed Therapists.

We appreciate the care, attention, and love that they have given to all of our children and adolescents this year!

CONGRATULATIONS!

08/05/2025

School is starting, and this brings stress.

Our kids must get to school on time.

They must have their assignments ready.

They must quickly grab their sports gear, musical instruments, and anything else they need for the myriad of extracurricular activities that they begged us to sign them up for this school year.

Our gifted, creative, and high-performing kids are also notorious for overscheduling themselves.

Let’s not even mention that many of them will be taking advanced courses or will be enrolled in IB programs.

If our kids are not organized…the stress will quickly take over.

On August 15th–18th, the 2025 Executive Function Online Summit is happening, and I’m one of the speakers!
More than 20 experts will share their most effective strategies on how parents can help their kids get organized and improve their emotional regulation skills!

Click below to register!

https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14197225

07/16/2025

PARENTS—THIS IS FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE KIDS WHO EXPERIENCE SCHOOL STRESS
BATTLE OF THE BRAINS | 🗓️ August 15–18 | 💻 Free & Online
If your child feels overwhelmed, anxious, or shuts down when school starts, this workshop is for you.
You'll learn how to:
🧩 Understand your child’s (and your own) brain under stress
🚨 Recognize emotional triggers before things blow up
🧘‍♀️ Use simple, science-backed tools to stay calm and connected as a family
This workshop is part of a powerful parenting summit with expert sessions on helping kids thrive—register once and get access to all of it, free!
📍CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER
Let’s turn school stress into growth—together. 💪

Parents, take 3 days to Immerse yourself in 30+ expert strategies to help your child navigate school & life through better Executive Function. Get FREE access Aug 15-18, 2025, to TEFOS, The Executive Function Online Summit.

06/30/2025

We help our gifted, creative, and high-performing kids understand how their brains works so that they can show up happier and more confident in school! Contact us today to schedule an appointment! www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

05/27/2025

Have you registered for the Happiness and Confidence Summit yet? Register today!
https://www.positivedevelopmentllc.com/happiness-and-confidence-summit

05/14/2025

We are so excited about our upcoming Happiness and Confidence Summit on June 12th which will feature 8 experts in the mental health field who will be sharing their expertise! Will you be there? Register today! https://www.positivedevelopmentllc.com/happiness-and-confidence-summit