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Social Emotional Learning

2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. "People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially." “As a new member to the San Diego Kids First team, I am [...]

Social Emotional Learning2022-07-27T21:54:22+00:00

Social Skills Group Training With San Diego Behavior Solutions!

2022-07-06T18:59:48+00:00

We are very excited to announce that a new round of our San Diego Behavior Solutions Social Stars group training is starting on July 15th!  Grab your spot while you can, our groups are filling quickly! Our Social Stars group will meet from 4:00-5:30 pm. This is a 6-week course from July 15th to August [...]

Social Skills Group Training With San Diego Behavior Solutions!2022-07-06T18:59:48+00:00

Bright Stars Parenting Program!

2022-06-22T21:03:24+00:00

Bright Stars is a: Downloadable Video Parenting Course for Bright Children with Mild Autism Spectrum Disorder. FIRST MODULE FREE! We are passionate about helping parents and caregivers become experts themselves, so that crucial social, emotional, and behavioral skills can be acquired on a day-to-day basis at home. Our program relies on utilizing each child’s unique [...]

Bright Stars Parenting Program!2022-06-22T21:03:24+00:00

Introducing Kaydon Schanberger!

2022-06-22T20:56:43+00:00

Summer services offered  include: Social/Emotional Skills Development (Social Emotional Learning Curriculum) Dysgraphia/Fine Motor & Handwriting Skills (Learning Without Tears Curriculum) Dyslexia/Reading Skills Development (Orton Gillingham Curriculum) Social emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and [...]

Introducing Kaydon Schanberger!2022-06-22T20:56:43+00:00

New Targeted ASD Evaluation

2022-05-10T20:25:43+00:00

At San Diego Kids First we recognize the value in a tailored comprehensive assessment that fits the unique needs of your child/ teen. We seek to answer each referred clients developmental concerns by providing detailed and impactful recommendations for your family. Throughout this process, we are mindful of the time sensitive nature of an assessment and [...]

New Targeted ASD Evaluation2022-05-10T20:25:43+00:00

Dyslexia Screenings

2022-05-10T20:24:23+00:00

At San Diego Kids First we are committed to growing our practice in order to provide continued support for you and your family. I am excited to announce that we have added yet another new service to our ongoing list of specialties. Due to high demand, our Educational Therapist, Sheri Friedman is now offering a [...]

Dyslexia Screenings2022-05-10T20:24:23+00:00

How to Talk to Kids About Money

2025-03-03T21:19:57+00:00

Saving, spending, budgeting — We all need to know about money and if we start teaching kids about it early on, we can help them sharpen key math and life skills that will last them into adulthood. It's never too early to teach kids about money. When my 3-year-old son knocked my headphones on the [...]

How to Talk to Kids About Money2025-03-03T21:19:57+00:00

What Is A Life Coach?

2025-03-03T21:18:10+00:00

Let’s talk about coaching for a hot second. I recently saw an interview on YouTube by the CEO of Google (2011). Eric Schmidt answering the question: “What’s some of the best advice you’ve been given”? “I’ve received so much advice that I don’t even know where to start. One thing that comes to mind is [...]

What Is A Life Coach?2025-03-03T21:18:10+00:00

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet

2025-08-04T14:33:26+00:00

As a parent, as well as a professional who works with children, adolescents, and their families, I’d like to acknowledge how long, winding and strange the pandemic road has been for all of us! Nearly all of our normal structures and routines have been abolished or transformed into something different—and often, not for the better. [...]

Dr. Pontillo’s Article For Francis Parkers Mental Health Pamphlet2025-08-04T14:33:26+00:00

New Services!

2021-04-05T20:03:46+00:00

Great News! We've added to our list of services! We now offer four different levels of assessments!    I am so grateful to have such an amazing group of clinicians here at San Diego Kids First. Your child will be in great hands with our spectacular professionals! All assessments will be conducted by either Dr. [...]

New Services!2021-04-05T20:03:46+00:00
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