media and press

  • What is a nonverbal learning disorder? Tim Walz’s son Gus’ condition, explained (NBC News, 2024) (link)

  • We Asked Experts: When Is It Okay for Children to Miss School for Vacation? (CondeNast Traveler, 2024) (link)

  • Why Is It Important to Read to Your Child? (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • How Kids Learn to Read (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • How to Teach Kids With Dyslexia to Read (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • Talking to Toddlers (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • Summer Activities for Kids With Learning Disorders (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • How to Build Independence in Preschoolers (Child Mind Institute, 2024) (link)

  • How can I help my child with ADHD without meds? (The Skimm Parenting, 2024) (link)

  • Is there anything I can do to encourage a strong sibling bond? (The Skimm Parenting, 2024) (link)

  • My toddler constantly wants to be picked up. How do I deal with the “carry me” phase? (The Skimm Parenting, 2024) (link)

  • 11 Functional and fun toys for kids of all ages (Good Morning America, 2024) (link)

  • Do Tech Toys Hurt Baby's Language Development? (Parents.com, 2023) (link)

  • Modifying an IEP or 504 for Distance or Hybrid Learning (Child Mind Institute, 2023) (link)

  • James Donaldson on Mental Health - Learning Disabilities and Depression (Standing Above the Crowd, 2023) (link)

  • The Science of Reading: How Parents and Educators Can Support Kids (Webinar, Child Mind Institute, 2023) (link)

  • Easing Back to School Anxiety (Live Happy Now Podcast, 2023) (link)

  • Mom Looks For Answers After Her Child With a Disability Questions His Own Existence (Parents.com, 2023) (link)

  • In Depth: One Student’s Years-long Struggle to get Proper Instruction for Dyslexia in NYC (WNYC, 2023) (link)

  • Here’s Why Kids are so Obsessed with Making Potions (Romper, 2023) (link)

  • Our three-year-old daughter doesn't listen and misbehaves in school. How can we improve her behavior? (Child Mind Institute, 2023) (link)

  • Supporting the Emotional Needs of Kids With Learning Disabilities (Child Mind Institute, 2023) (link)

  • Twice-Exceptional Kids: Both Gifted and Challenged (Child Mind Institute, 2023) (link)

  • I’m a Parent and Child Psychologist: Here Are the Behaviors I Watch For (Parents.com, 2023) (link)

  • Back to School Stress and Anxiety on NBC News Daily’s Parent Guidance (NBC News, 2022) (link)

  • CBS Mornings: Calm in the Classroom (Child Mind Institute, 2022) (link)

  • Why your kid’s dark pandemic play is normal—and healthy (Child Mind Institute, 2021) (link)

  • How to Help Your Child Return to Full-Time In-Person Learning (Chicago Parent, 2021) (link)

  • COVID Impact On Children: Experts Say It's Important For Parents To Validate Their Kids' Feelings, Impose Daily Routines (CBS News, 2021) (link)

  • Remote learning: How parents can keep children focused and engaged this school year (Fox News, 2020) (link)

  • A Psychologist On How To Keep Your Kids Focused During ‘Zoom School’ (Katie Couric Media, 2020) (link)

  • How to Build Relationships With Students During COVID-19 (Education Week, 2020) (link)

  • Will Distancing Hurt Your Toddler’s Social Development? (Thrive Global, 2020) (link)

  • 7 offline ideas for family fun in the time of social distancing (HP Garage, 2020) (link)

  • Good Day New York Segment (WNYW-TV, 2020) (link)

  • Here Are 4 Ways Going To The Water Park Can Affect Your Kid's Brain For The Better (Romper, 2019) (link)

  • Here’s what parents should tell kids before the school year begins (Washington Post, 2018) (link)

  • Literacy Instruction in Preschool: Detecting, Addressing, & Preventing Reading Challenges from the Start. (Webinar Co-Hosted with Shefa School) (5/17/2024)

  • Psychiatrist’s Guide to Identification and Treatment of Developmental Dyslexia: A Practical Workshop Model. (Phillips, Montalto, Musoff, & Coleman) (Workshop Presented at the 70th Annual AACAP Meeting, New York, NY) (10/28/2023)

  • Dyslexia Symposium: Reading Development, Neurobiology, and Dyslexia.  Workshop Presented for GaPSC approved Education Program Providers [EPPs] that offer the Dyslexia Empowerment Program, full-time and adjunct instructors from those programs, and instructional leaders from the 29 school districts directly served by Northwest Georgia and Metros RESAs) (8/25/2023)

  • Neurodiversity in the Classroom Virtual Series: Neurodevelopment and Learning (Virtual talk given for educators through grassroots parent advocates in St. Louis, MO) (7/24/2023)

  • Dyslexia Expert Series: Reading and the Brain (Virtual Talk Given for GaPSC approved Education Program Providers [EPPs] that offer the Dyslexia Empowerment Program, full-time and adjunct instructors from those programs, and instructional leaders from the 29 school districts directly served by Northwest Georgia and Metros RESAs) (10/13/2022)

  • The Child Mind Institute Summer Seminars Re-emerging from the Pandemic: Virtual Conversations with Child Mind Institute Experts: Back to School: Easing the Return to School in an Anxious Time (Stephanie Lee & Laura Phillips) (7/28/2021)

  • Babies in the Digital Age (webinar for staff of Akin Gump law firm) (3/17/2021)

  • Reading Development: Typical and Disordered (Garden City Public Schools) (1/22/2021)

  • Supporting Your Child in Virtual Learning (Webinar for Parents and Educators at Windward School) (12/8/2020) 

  • Screen Time for Children in the Age of Covid (Webinar for Parents and Caregivers at Parenting Center, 92Y) (11/17/2020)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and Gender Dysphoria (CMI Case Conference) (10/22/2020)

  • How to Set Your Child(ren) Up for Success During Remote/Hybrid Learning (Webinar for Churchil School Parents & Educators) (10/13/2020)

  • Effectively Structuring Days for Remote Learning (Webinar for staff at Verizon employees worldwide) (9/24/2020)

  • Understanding the Adolescent Brain (Webinar for staff of Akin Gump law firm) (8/20/2020)

  • The Kids are Alright (Virtual Parent Talk for Parenting Center, 92Y) (5/21/2020)

  • How to support all ages and kinds of learners in this new era of online schooling (Khan Academy Homeroom Live Broadcast) (4/9/2020)

  • Screens, Technology, and Your Family: Guidelines for Toddlers and Preschool-Age Children (Parent Talk for Parenting Center, 92Y) (1/22/2020)

  • Reading Intervention: Science and Practice (Workshop delivered at Dyslexia Institute, Teacher's College, Columbia University) (10/30/2019)

  • Grit: What it is, why it matters, and how to cultivate it? (Parent & Educator Talk at Fusion Park Avenue) (12/5/2017)

  • Positive Parenting Series: Navigating the "Sib Challenge" in the Context of Learning Disabilities (Parent Talk at The Gateway School) (10/21/2016)

  • The New Science of Adolescence (Parent Talk at Elisabeth Morrow School)​ (10/14/2016)

  • My Brain Made Me Do It: Understanding the Adolescent Brain (New York City Department of Education PD Series) (6/29/2016)

  • Finding the Right Balance in Supporting the Child with Special Needs: How to Build Confidence, Increase Independence, and Support Your Child’s Growing Autonomy ​(Parent Talk at The Aaron School) (4/6/2016)