Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist

Radha Richmond, Licensed Educational Psychologist I am a dedicated educational psychologist with over two decades of experience in education and assessments

I provide psychoeducational assessment services for children, adolescents and adults to determine learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, attention problems (such as ADHD), processing disorders, Autism, and emotional difficulties which could be impacting learning and achievement in school. I also provide assessments for accommodations for college students and for standar

dized exams such as GRE, MCAT, MSAT and LSAT. I also do assessments for giftedness and for admission to private schools who require cognitive tests to determine aptitude.

07/23/2025

🌿 **Self-Care Isn’t Selfish — It’s Survival** 🌿

Taking care of yourself goes beyond bubble baths and candles. Real self-care is about nurturing your **mind, body, and spirit** consistently. Here are 8 powerful ways to recharge and reset:

1. **Connect with Nature** 🍃
Step outside. Feel the sun, breathe the air, touch the earth. Nature heals in ways we don’t always see but deeply feel.

2. **Get Enough Rest** 💤
Sleep is your superpower. Prioritize rest like your well-being depends on it—because it does.

3. **Set Boundaries** 🚧
Saying “no” is a complete sentence. Protect your peace and energy unapologetically.

4. **Find Your Purpose** 🌟
What makes you come alive? Pursue what matters to you. Purpose fuels resilience.

5. **Stay Active** 🏃‍♀️
Move your body daily. Not to change it—but to celebrate it. Your brain thrives on movement.

6. **Practice Self-Reflection** 🪞
Pause and check in. Journaling, quiet time, or therapy can help you understand what you need and why.

7. **Cultivate Creativity** 🎨
Dance, draw, cook, write—do something that lights you up. Play is powerful.

8. **Connect with Others** 🤝
Healthy relationships are medicine. Spend time with people who uplift you, listen to you, and see you for who you truly are.

✨ **You are worth the effort.** Self-care is how you take your power back—one intentional habit at a time. Which of these are you leaning into this week?



07/22/2025

🧠✨ A healthy mind creates a healthy life.

When your mind is cared for—
your thoughts are clearer,
your decisions are wiser,
your relationships are stronger,
and your body follows suit.

Mental wellness isn’t a luxury. It’s a foundation.
✅ Setting boundaries
✅ Getting rest
✅ Asking for help
✅ Talking to someone
✅ Saying no when needed
✅ Making time for joy

Taking care of your mental health is taking care of everything else.
Protect your peace. Prioritize your growth. Nourish your mind—you deserve it. 💛

07/21/2025

✨ Want to know one of the most powerful tools to help your child thrive?
➡️ A psychoeducational evaluation.

This isn’t just about test scores. It’s about understanding how your child learns, where they shine, and what might be getting in their way.

A thorough evaluation can:
🧠 Identify learning disabilities like dyslexia or ADHD
📚 Reveal your child’s strengths and struggles in school
💬 Help make sense of emotional or behavioral challenges
✅ Provide documentation for IEPs, 504 plans, or accommodations
💡 Guide targeted supports that actually work

Knowledge is power—and when you understand how your child learns, you can help them unlock their full potential.

🌱 Let’s stop guessing and start supporting. Every child deserves to thrive—with the right tools in place.

07/20/2025

🌸 "Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden." — Anonymous 🌼

At Cognitive Foundations, we deeply believe in this truth.

Each child brings their own strengths, quirks, challenges, and gifts—and that diversity is what makes our work so meaningful. Whether a child learns through movement, visuals, repetition, or quiet reflection, they belong just as they are.

We don’t try to fit kids into boxes.
We help them understand how their brain works, empower families with knowledge, and provide tools that nurture growth.

Because when each child is supported to bloom in their own way, the whole garden thrives. 💛

07/19/2025

✨ Don’t let anyone dim your light—especially when it was never meant to fit into someone else’s mold.

Whether your brain works fast, slow, sideways, or in spirals—you deserve to shine exactly as you are.

Being neurodivergent doesn’t mean broken, wrong, or “too much.”
It means brilliantly different. It means seeing the world in ways others can’t.
And that? That’s powerful.

So no more shrinking. No more masking your magic.
Shine loud, shine proud, shine you. 🌟

And if you’ve always felt “different” but never had the words for why—
a psychoeducational evaluation can help provide the clarity, validation, and answers you’ve been looking for.

You’re not too much. You’re just you. And that’s exactly who you’re meant to be. 💛

07/18/2025

🚨 This is your official sign to book that spa day. 🚨
(Yes, you. Don’t look behind you.)

Because let’s be real:
You’ve been juggling responsibilities like a caffeinated octopus 🐙
handling everyone else’s needs while your self-care is sitting in a dusty corner like,
“Hey, remember me?” 💆‍♀️💅

So go ahead—light that fancy candle, schedule the massage,
take the long shower, or just sit in silence and pretend you’re at a 5-star retreat.
You deserve rest, joy, and time to just be.

✨ You’re working hard. Don’t forget to reward yourself along the way.
Your journey matters—and so does your peace. ✨

07/17/2025

✍️ Your story is still being written.
The plot twists, the setbacks, the quiet victories—
they’re all part of the masterpiece in progress.

You hold the pen.
So hold it tight.

Don’t let fear, comparison, or doubt take over the narrative.
You get to choose what happens next.
You get to rewrite, restart, and rise.

This is your story.
Make it bold. Make it true. Make it yours. 💫

07/16/2025

🌿 One step at a time. That’s all it takes. 🌿

You don’t have to have it all figured out today. You don’t need to see the whole path.
Just focus on the next right step. Then the one after that.

Progress isn’t always loud or flashy—sometimes it’s quiet, steady, and slow.
But step by step, you will get there.

Keep going. You’re doing better than you think. 💪✨

07/15/2025

**📚 Education Changes Everything**

Education isn’t just about grades or degrees—it’s about **possibility**.

🎯 It blocks barriers and opens doors.
🌍 It expands your world beyond what you thought was possible.
🌱 It sparks growth, curiosity, and lifelong learning.
💡 It fuels innovation, creativity, and change.
💪 And most importantly—it builds **confidence** from the inside out.

But here’s the truth:
**Everyone can learn.**
They just need the *right tools*, the *right support*, and a space where they are *seen and believed in.*

When we tailor education to meet individuals where they are, we empower them to rise—no matter their starting point.

Let’s keep pushing for equity in education, access to support, and the belief that *every brain is capable.*

07/14/2025

🧠 Executive Functioning Tip: Plan Your Day with Purpose

Struggling to stay on track or get started? Strengthen your executive functioning with a few simple planning habits:

🗓️ Use a Planner
Digital or paper—doesn’t matter. What matters is using it. Write down appointments, deadlines, and to-dos. Externalizing your plan reduces mental clutter and increases follow-through.

🎯 Set 1–3 Daily Goals
Too many goals = overwhelm. Start small. Ask:
👉 “What are the top 1–3 things I must accomplish today?”
These become your non-negotiables.

🔢 Prioritize Your Tasks
Try the Eisenhower Matrix or color-coding:
🔥 Urgent & Important
🌱 Important but Not Urgent
⚠️ Urgent but Not Important
❌ Not Urgent or Important
Focus energy where it counts most.

💡Bonus tip: Plan before the chaos starts—either the night before or first thing in the morning.

Structure creates freedom.
Small systems = big wins.

07/12/2025

☀️ Mid-Summer Check-In for Parents

Hey parents—how are you doing?

We’re halfway through summer, and if you’re feeling stretched thin trying to juggle work, kids’ activities, family time, and everything in between… you’re not alone.

💻 Meetings.
🏕️ Camps.
🍎 Snacks.
🧺 Laundry.
🎢 “Fun.”
It’s a lot.

This is your reminder:
➡️ You’re allowed to pause.
➡️ You deserve time for you.
➡️ Rest is productive.

Even 15 minutes to sit in silence, go for a walk, or do something you love can refill your cup. You can’t pour from an empty one.

So if no one’s told you lately:
👏 You’re doing a great job.
❤️ You’re allowed to breathe.
🧘 Take the break. The kids will be fine—and so will your inbox.

07/11/2025

📌 PRODUCTIVITY TIP: Protect Your First Hour

Your most important work deserves your clearest mind—and that usually shows up first thing in the morning.

✨ Try this:
Before you open your inbox, check your messages, or scroll your feed…
👉 Spend the first hour of your day on the ONE thing that matters most.

Why?
Because email is everyone else’s to-do list for you.
And when you start there, you’re already playing defense.

💡But when you begin with focus and intention, you:
✔️ Build momentum
✔️ Reduce stress
✔️ Make real progress on your priorities

Your inbox can wait.
Your big goals can’t.

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