Early Thinkers. Future Leaders. The ThinkSmart Kids philosophy is based on the fact that the sky is the limit to what we can teach a young child. Children are naturally curious and crave to learn more. Sharmila’s curriculum is fun and interactive and works effectively for children between ages 12 months and 12 years. ThinkSmart’s [...]

LaTanya Edwards is a Richmond mom and a woman on a mission. She’s taken her outstanding background working with autistic children to the “streets” and is partnering with Richmond businesses to help reduce their costs while benefiting Richmond children with Toner for Autism. When I first met LaTanya, I thought, “This is someone that I [...]

Commonwealth Parenting presents “Making Sense of ADHD” on May 2, 2009, 9am-1pm at St. Mary’s Hospital. Featuring a panel of Richmond’s leading professionals, this workshop will include: •R. Baylor Rice-Licensed Pharmacist •Colleen Kraft, M.D.-Pediatrician •Shelly J. Lane, Ph.D., Chair, Department of Occupational Therapy, VCU •Steve Butnik, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist •Glenn Weiner, Ph.D., Clinical Psychologist Discussions [...]

Today has been exactly one year since my son Vershaun’s death from Adenovirus. It’s crazy because his birthday and the date of his death were both in the same week. I think that made it even harder to deal with. My son was in the early intervention program and he received speech therapy, occupational therapy [...]

It is never too soon to see a professional if you think your child is delayed in communication. Many parents consult their pediatrician first, and some pediatricians readily refer to a speech pathologist while others are less aggressive and choose to “wait and see”. When parents have a feeling that something is not right, they [...]