All Posts – Dr. Randy Cale

26 Oct

When Focus Finds Its Footing: How to Strengthen Executive Function

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Last week we explored how modern life quietly wears down the brain’s executive function-the system responsible for focus, planning, and self-control. Now let’s turn to what strengthens it. Once the basics are in place-better sleep, movement, and predictable routines-the next

19 Oct

When Focus Fails: Understanding Executive Function and Why So Many Struggle

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In ADHD, All Posts, Anxiety, Brain Neurofeedback, Depression, Healthy Habits, Insomnia
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If you’ve ever said, “I just need to focus,” and then found yourself scrolling, snacking, and reorganizing your sock drawer-you’ve just met your executive function. And it wasn’t having its best day. For children, weak executive function shows up as

25 Aug

Playing Sports Is Not Fun Anymore…What Happened?

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A 17-year-old client recently said to me, “Playing sports isn’t fun anymore. I’m not sure it’s worth it.” Sadly, this isn’t the first time I’ve heard that this year. Many middle and high school athletes continue to show up for

10 Aug

The Fragile Young Adult

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We were just chatting with a local co-op farmer, and we heard what many of you have experienced. Good folks… just can’t take the slightest criticism… so I am dancing on eggshells all the time.” Employers across the country are

04 Aug

When Kids Are Mean, Aggressive, or Abusive: Why Time Alone Won’t Fix It

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Your browser does not support the audio element. “Sometimes he just explodes. He screams, punches walls, and calls me names. I walk on eggshells every day. And then… he acts like nothing happened.” Such behavior is not that

28 Jul

Boredom: The Myth That Keeps on Taking

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A mom recently told me, “If I hear I’m bored one more time, I’m going to lose it.” I nodded sympathetically. Then she added, “And I’m just as bad-I can’t sit still for a second without reaching for my phone.

14 Jul

The Emptiness of Seeking Immediate Attention

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In All Posts, Anxiety, Behavior Issues, Brain Neurofeedback, Depression, Parent Coaching
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A mom in my office said it perfectly last week: “He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he’s whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It’s like he can’t just be

07 Jul

A Freedom Worth Celebrating – Inside and Out

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As the fireworks light up the summer sky and families gather in backyards across the country, we are once again reminded of the beauty of freedom. This 4th of July weekend offers a moment – a brief pause – to

23 Jun

Your Thoughts Shape Your Destiny: Why Small Choices Matter More Than You Think

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“Watch your thoughts, for your thoughts become words. Watch your words, for your words become actions. Watch your actions, for your actions become habits. Watch your habits, for your habits become character. Watch your character, for it becomes destiny.”-Frank Outlaw

15 Jun

Father’s Day: A Salute to Dads Who Show Up and Step Up

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Let me pause with you for a moment on this Father’s Day. Not just to toss out a quick “thanks, Dad!” and get back to the cookout. But to truly honor what it means to be a father-to step into