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Growing Minds Psychology, LLC

Nurturing Minds, Empowering Futures. Growing Minds Psychology, LLC provides psychoeducational evaluations to inform medical diagnoses and supports for schools.

We also provide group counseling and individual therapy.

02/19/2026

Are chores really about helping around the house? Or are they about building the brain? 🧠

Chores help children develop critical executive functioning skills, including:

✔ Responsibility
✔ Organization
✔ Task initiation
✔ Independence
✔ Confidence

When children participate in age-appropriate chores, they’re not just helping you’re helping them build the foundation for lifelong success.

Start small. Stay consistent. Focus on effort, not perfection.

At Growing Minds Psychology, we support families in building the executive functioning skills children need to thrive at home, school, and beyond.

📍 Wesley Chapel, FL
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📞 813-421-4089

02/18/2026

Wise Words Wednesday 🧠✨

“Children do well if they can.” – Dr. Ross Greene

When a child struggles with focus, emotions, or behavior, it’s not a lack of motivation it’s a signal that they need support, understanding, and the right tools to succeed.

At Growing Minds Psychology, we believe every child has strengths. With the right guidance, skills, and encouragement, those strengths can flourish. 🌱

If your child is struggling with attention, learning, or emotional regulation, we’re here to help.

📍 Wesley Chapel, FL
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📞 813-491-8300

02/16/2026

🇺🇸 Happy Presidents Day from Growing Minds Psychology! 🇺🇸

Today we honor the leaders who have shaped our nation and reflect on the importance of strong minds, resilience, and growth. Just like great leaders, children thrive when they are supported, encouraged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

At Growing Minds Psychology, we are proud to support children and families as they build confidence, emotional strength, and lifelong skills. 💜

Wishing your family a meaningful and inspiring Presidents Day!

02/14/2026

💗 Happy Valentine’s Day from Growing Minds Psychology! 💗

Love helps children feel safe, confident, and understood. When children feel supported, they thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.

Today is a perfect reminder that your love makes a lasting difference. ❤️

Nurturing Minds. Empowering Futures.
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📞 813-421-4089

02/13/2026

🧠 Understanding the Brain Helps Us Support the Whole Child

A child’s brain is constantly growing, developing, and strengthening important skills every day. Each part of the brain plays a unique role in helping children learn, regulate emotions, pay attention, and interact with the world around them.

✨ For example:
• The frontal lobe helps with focus, planning, and self-control
• The temporal lobe supports language and understanding
• The hippocampus helps form memories
• The cerebellum supports coordination and movement

When children struggle with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or behavior, it often reflects how their brain is developing not a lack of effort.

At Growing Minds Psychology, we provide comprehensive evaluations and support to better understand your child’s unique brain and help them thrive.

💜 Early understanding leads to stronger outcomes.
💜 Knowledge empowers families.
💜 Support helps children reach their full potential.

📍 Wesley Chapel, FL
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📞 813-421-4089

02/06/2026

🧠 Did you know chores help build executive functioning skills?

While chores may feel like “just another task,” they actually play a powerful role in helping children develop important life skills!

When kids help around the house, they’re practicing:

✔️ Planning & organization
✔️ Task initiation (getting started!)
✔️ Working memory
✔️ Time management
✔️ Attention & focus
✔️ Responsibility and self-monitoring

For children with ADHD or executive functioning challenges, simple, consistent chores paired with support and encouragement can be a meaningful way to build independence and confidence over time.

Start small, keep expectations clear, and celebrate effort along the way 💗

📍 Growing Minds Psychology

Nurturing Minds, Empowering Futures
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📞 813-421-4089

02/04/2026

✨ Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) ✨

For some children and teens, everyday demands can feel overwhelming not because they won’t comply, but because anxiety makes it feel impossible in the moment.

Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) is often misunderstood. It’s not laziness, defiance, or poor parenting. It’s an anxiety-driven response where even simple requests can trigger distress.

💡 What helps?
✔️ Reducing pressure
✔️ Offering choices and shared control
✔️ Using collaborative, flexible approaches
✔️ Prioritizing emotional safety and connection

When we shift from “Why won’t they?” to “What’s making this hard?”, real support can begin.

💗 Neuroaffirming support starts with understanding.

📍 Growing Minds Psychology | Wesley Chapel
🌐 www.growingminds.us

02/02/2026

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

We’re happy to share that Dr. Fabrizi is now accepting BCBS for both neuropsychological and psychological evaluations at Growing Minds Psychology!

This means expanded access to comprehensive evaluations, including support for concerns related to learning, attention, executive functioning, emotional regulation, and more.

📞 Call: 813-421-4089
🌐 www.growingminds.us
📍 Wesley Chapel

✨ Nurturing Minds, Empowering Futures ✨

01/22/2026

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01/20/2026

🌟 TIP TUESDAY: Building Executive Functioning Skills 🌟

Executive functioning skills are the brain’s management system helping children plan, organize, manage emotions, and follow through on tasks.

✨ Quick Ways to Support Executive Skills at Home:

🗂️ Break tasks into small steps (one step at a time feels doable!)

⏰ Use visual schedules or timers to support time management

🧠 Practice flexible thinking when plans change

📋 Create simple routines for mornings, homework, and bedtime

💬 Model problem-solving out loud so kids can learn your thinking process

Remember: Executive functioning skills develop over time they aren’t about effort or motivation. With the right supports, kids can learn strategies that help them thrive at school and at home. 💕

01/19/2026

Tailored support for children's growth is just a click away. Visit growingminds.us to explore personalized resources that nurture emotional and developmental well-being.

01/13/2026

🌟 Tip Tuesday: Self-Regulation Strategies 🌟

Self-regulation helps children (and adults!) manage big emotions, focus attention, and respond thoughtfully instead of reacting impulsively.

💡 Try these simple strategies:

🧠 Name the Feeling
Help children label emotions (“I feel frustrated”) to reduce emotional intensity.

🌬️ Pause & Breathe
Teach slow breathing (smell the flower, blow out the candle) to calm the nervous system.

⏸️ Take a Regulation Break
Movement, stretching, or a quiet space can help reset emotions.

🗣️ Use Coping Tools
Fidgets, visuals, calming music, or positive self-talk can support regulation.

💜 Self-regulation is a skill and skills grow with practice, patience, and support.

Nurturing Minds. Empowering Futures.

Address

2130 Ashley Oaks Circle Unit 101
Wesley Chapel, FL
33544

Telephone

+18134214089

Website

http://www.growingminds.us/, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/kristi-hernandez-zephyrhills-fl/1239467

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