Understanding Archer

10/08/2026

Have you PRAISED your child today? Praise is one of the most effective tools in discipline and bonding with your child. Even at times when your child may be acting in unexpected ways, praising something they are doing well can have a positive benefit for emotional regulation and future behaviors.

—Did they throw 10 rocks? Praise them for stopping themselves and not throwing #11.
—Did they break something they weren’t supposed to touch? Praise them for telling you about it.

Even with praise, you can still address the unexpected behaviors. However, when they know that you are on their side, discipline becomes more about learning and improving, and less about punishment and shame.

09/09/2026

DFW Parents! Take a night to focus on yourself! Come join the folks at Oak Hill Academy tomorrow night for this insightful parent talk.

Oak Hill Academy parents and parents of neurodiverse students in the wider community are invited to OHA's Parent Education Series kickoff event at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10.

Join us to hear Lola Dada-Olley present "Bringing Your Full Self to Life: Caregiver Mental Health and Wellness." Lola is a TEDx speaker, attorney, podcast host, author, and advocate. As the executive director and assistant general counsel at one of the world's largest financial institutions, she champions accessibility with consumer-facing ADA legal strategy.

Lola is the host of the podcast "Unapologetically Whole," and her family is featured in Vox Media's acclaimed documentary "Sensory Overload" (Hulu). She is also the author of the memoir "Unapologetically Whole: A Memoir About Autism, Caregiving, and Owning Your Story," released in May 2026. Lola lives in North Texas with her husband and two autistic children.

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] to save your seat and receive location details.

Special thanks to Lake Ray Hubbard Pediatrics for sponsoring this important parent seminar.

09/02/2026

Behaviors aren’t always what they seem, and often are communicating something else. An evaluation can help you better understand your child and why they do the things they do.

Fill out our inquiry form and schedule a phone call to get started:
www.understandingarcher.com/contact-us

09/01/2026

CareCredit is offering statement credits for new cardholders that use CareCredit by Oct. 31. Now is a great time to schedule testing!

Learn more and apply at carecredit.com/offer2026.
Find out about testing at understandingarcher.com.

07/06/2026

Congratulations to Lee on becoming a Diplomate in the American Board of School Neuropsychology!

06/09/2026

With Understanding Archer, your privacy is maintained from inquiry call to delivery of the final report. Go ahead, and set up an inquiry call with us today to see how an evaluation may benefit your child. You have nothing to lose, and a lot to gain.

06/07/2026

Sunday Check-in: Have you LAUGHED with your child today? Laughter is vital for growth and development. Today not feeling so funny? Remember: connection before correction. Laughing with your child is a first step to building connection! Go ahead and share a giggle with them today!

05/09/2026

Dallas folks! Check out these parents talks over the summer!

We are so excited to offer our Summer 2026 Parent Seminars 💜💚

Join us for a series of supportive, practical, and meaningful conversations designed to help you better support your child at home and school. Each seminar is focused on real-life strategies you can start using right away.

Topics include:
💜Emotional Regulation
💚Talking to Your Child About Therapy & Their Diagnosis
💜2026–2027 School Prep
💚Homework Prep

🗓 Tuesdays | 6:30–7:30 PM
💻 All seminars held via Zoom
💲 $200 per seminar (includes a 60-minute session + a 15-minute individual phone call)

Spots are intentionally limited to keep groups small and meaningful (we must have 3 families RSVP to host the seminar).

If you’ve been wanting more guidance, tools, and support—this is a great place to start 💚

[email protected] to register or learn more.

05/07/2026

We love partnering with schools to support children. Reach out today to learn more about our school and daycare services.

➡️ https://www.understandingarcher.com/school-services

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! At Understanding Archer, we celebrate ALL that teachers do to impact the lives of children.