Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Teacher at heart.
For more than 25 years, I’ve helped children, families, and educators make sense of how people think, learn, and navigate the world. I love taking complex psychological ideas and making them understandable, memorable, and useful. That same curiosity shapes my books, speaking, and the practical frameworks I create to help people better understand themselves—and one another.
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A simpler way to understand executive functioning.
SOMETIMES YOU JUST NEED A LITTLE TRUTH
A shift in perspective changes everything.
Over years of listening to children, parents, and educators, I’ve collected a few truths about learning, behavior, parenting, and growing up. The collection continues to grow, just as my own thinking does. They’re simple ideas grounded in psychology and real life—the kind that can help us pause, see something differently, and respond in ways that truly help.
Dr. H's Truth of the Month
Behavior is communication.
Children's behavior always tells us something.
Rather than asking, "How do I stop this?" begin by asking,
"What is this behavior trying to communicate?"
When we understand the message, we are far more likely to solve the problem.
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See Where It Comes From
The best ideas often begin by listening.
For decades, my clinical and educational work has given me the privilege of listening—to children trying to make sense of themselves, parents searching for answers, educators working to understand and support their students, and adults finally making sense of patterns they’ve carried for years. Their stories, questions, and experiences have shaped how I think about psychology and are the foundation of the practical frameworks, books, and ideas I share today.
