Matt Reid

Matt Reid

Stimulant based insomnia

Too many doctors as unnecessarily afraid of dealing with stimulant based insomnia. It is actually one of the more manageable side effects. Most people on stimulant therapy have their sleep affected only by meds taken late in the day or…

Do you have ADHD all the time?

I know I do. Science tells me that you do to, that is to say, if you have ADHD, you have it all the time. I am consistently amazed at how many medical professionals I am aware of who don’t…

Use it!

As several of my clients are applying to and often getting into their first choice college I’m reminded of a “fun” thing that happened to me. I remember the pressure and the stress of getting the applications done. I succumbed…

Donation pick up & drop off

Two of my favorite resources to donate clothes, housewares, etc. are THEY COME TO YOUR HOUSE. IT’S AMAZING! The Vietnam Veterans of America: The Epilepsy Foundation of New England: http://donateclothes.epilepsynewengland.org/massachusetts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=donate%2520clothes%2520ma&utm_campaign=donate%2520clothes%2520ma These are my two favorites because they are very…

My outside the box SAT prep strategy

I deal with lots of kids who are super stressed about the SATs and the ramifications. A lot of them take classes, endless practice test, read books, make flash cards, and generally drive themselves crazy. I’m not saying that some…

Race to nowhere’s local progress

I’ve seen it in Lexington, Mass., where parents and educators came together this year to read our book, Beyond Measure, and screen the companion film. Inspired, they’re taking town-wide action. One elementary school ended traditional homework and replaced it with nightly reading…

Article on Hypervigilant parenting

I think this article is a bit all over the place and I’m not totally on board with all the possible solutions or explanations, but it raises some very interesting points. Worth considering

Gap year fairs

Apparently it is the time of year to start thinking about a gap year for your outgoing seniors.  Info on our local Boston fair:  And more on some of the programs available through at least one local company: 

Developing at our own pace

I have a seven-year-old boy and a two-year-old girl. For me this is a study in developmental comparison. These kids couldn’t be much different. It is hard as a parent to not compare them to each other and to compare…

Camp Ramapo

I recently got a brochure in the mail from Camp Ramapo. I’m not really familiar with them, so don’t consider this an endorsement. You’ll have to do your due diligence. But I think I’m comfortable endorsing the concept. It is…