early childhood

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?

2025-03-03T21:29:50+00:00

We often get phone calls and questions from parents, many of whom are calling to find a therapist for their child. In many cases, after speaking with the family and learning about their child’s challenges, I personally recommend Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Curriculum instead. Why? For many reasons- one of which is that Social Emotional [...]

Psychotherapy or Social Emotional Learning Curriculum (SEL) ? Which is the best choice for my child?2025-03-03T21:29:50+00:00

NEW In-Home Appointments and Availabilities

2023-10-26T16:41:03+00:00

In order to accommodate caregivers’ busy schedules, we have released NEW In-Home appointment services and availabilities with our Behavior Interventionist, Nicolette, BCBA. It is our philosophy to meet you where you are. Even literally! In addition to traditional office sessions, we offer in-home, school-based, & telehealth services. Wherever we meet, let’s find the answers. Nicolette [...]

NEW In-Home Appointments and Availabilities2023-10-26T16:41:03+00:00

SDKF Education Center

2023-08-29T20:05:41+00:00

We serve children of all ages! Our services include: Social/Emotional Learning, Study/ Organizational Skills Training, Educational Therapy, Dyslexia Screening, Multidisciplinary Evaluations,  IEP/504 Services, Classroom observations, and Social Pairings  Please view the descriptions below for a detailed outline of each service!   Social/Emotional Learning Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and [...]

SDKF Education Center2023-08-29T20:05:41+00:00

Targeted ADHD evaluations

2023-02-28T18:32:20+00:00

At San Diego Kids First, we recognize the value of a tailored comprehensive assessment that fits the unique needs of your child/ teen. We seek to answer each referred client's 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 [...]

Targeted ADHD evaluations2023-02-28T18:32:20+00:00

New openings: San Diego Behavior Solutions

2023-02-21T19:32:10+00:00

At San Diego Kids First and San Diego Behavior Solutions, we understand the importance of providing services for your family in a timely manner. That’s why we prioritize matching each family with one of our highly specialized professionals as soon as possible. In an effort to minimize our waitlist, I’m excited to announce that we’ve [...]

New openings: San Diego Behavior Solutions2023-02-21T19:32:10+00:00

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

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

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

Dr. Pontillo Featured on ParentSavers National Podcast: Potty Training: Naptime and Nighttime: Tips for Parents!

2013-07-18T13:06:33+00:00

Last month I had the great pleasure of being invited to be a featured expert on Parent Savers national podcast on nighttime potty training (Scroll down to the bottom of the post if you'd like to listen!) . Along with two parents of young children and the host, we discussed what to expect, various tips/strategies, [...]

Dr. Pontillo Featured on ParentSavers National Podcast: Potty Training: Naptime and Nighttime: Tips for Parents!2013-07-18T13:06:33+00:00
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