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Spark & Stitch Gift Guide

We are entering a season of gratitude and gifting. But finding meaningful, unique gifts is not always easy. That’s why we’ve assembled a curated gift guide for the season. No supply chain issue here and every dollar you spend goes towards a small family business (that’s us) or partner artists and collaborators. Consider investing in…

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For Schools

“In my thirty-seven years of attending workshops, this is the best I have ever been to. This workshop should be a requirement for every parent and educator.” Book a Speaker

Erin Walsh as a guest speaker at a high school in Minnesota talking about the teenage brain.

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Teen Mental Health

14 Ways to Support Your Child

I received a phone call this past winter from a parent who had attended one of my workshops a few weeks before. “Dr. Walsh, I definitely feel like I know a lot more about what is going on inside my daughter’s brain after your workshop. But I have to say that it feels like my…  Read More

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What Will Your Children Remember About The Holidays?

It is December and the holidays are in full swing. Whether you celebrate a holiday this month or not, the break from school and work is an opportunity for togetherness, reflection and family. It can also be a time of way-too-many-things-to-do and way-too-little-time-to-do-them. It doesn’t help that stores started their holiday marketing strategies in October…  Read More

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Summer Activities: Boredom Busters and Resisting the Summer Slide

Summer is here! This means more hours for fun, more opportunities to hear the word “I’m bored!” and tons of opportunities for learning. Resource Round Up Rather than recreate the wheel we wanted to share the incredible work of friends and colleagues who’ve done a great job compiling lists and ideas for summer fun. Digital…  Read More

Teenager multitasking while doing homework

The Brain Costs of Multitasking

Are Kids Juggling Too Much?

Is this scene familiar to you? You think your child is diligently doing homework. You knock and hear a cheery “Come on in.” As you enter, your daughter is holding the telephone in one hand, a message is popping up on her Facebook page, and the latest song from her favorite group is blaring from her…  Read More