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Is Anxiety Making it More Difficult to Diagnose ADHD?
Modern-day management and diagnosis of ADHD all too often leave out one major factor: the increasing rates of anxiety in our culture. And we must ask if anxiety is making it more difficult to diagnose ADHD. As a pediatrician with additional training in mental health, over four decades, I have witnessed vast changes in the…
Tags: Guest Expert, Medication Issues
April 24, 2023
The Healthy Way to Handle Mistakes
Penicillin. Potato chips. The Slinky. Scotch Gard. The Pacemaker. Fireworks. Post-its. What if there were no mistakes? I’m not saying that everything happens for some big-picture “lesson” (that’s another post), or that we should like everything that happens. But what if everything that happens is just an experience? What if we have the ability to choose…
Tags: Expert Articles, Learn from Mistakes
April 17, 2023
Three Steps to Take When Your Kid Says, “I Don’t Know”
Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks” to stop yelling and tantrums from everyone! Find Out How Blank Stares As parents, it can be difficult to effectively engage our kids in the process making decisions for themselves. Sometimes our lives get busy and we…
Tags: Coach for Success, Increase Focus, Overcome Obstacles, Quick Tips and Tricks
5 Tips to Coach Your Teen To Ask for Help
When your teen needs help, do they actually ask for help? Or do they pretend to have all the answers when they’re actually feeling frustrated and helpless? As parents, it’s natural for us to jump in and solve our kid’s problems. We’ve been doing it all their lives. But at some point, we have to…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Guest Expert, Overcome Obstacles, Teen Issues
Relationship Battles: Lay Down Your Sword and Shield
The Power of Language Have you ever noticed how often we use military references in describing human interactions? Think about it: lower your shields, pick your battles, call a truce, stick to your guns, lose the battle but win the war, relationship battles, take the first shot, send in the reinforcements, negotiate world peace (if you’ve…
Tags: Build Trust, Co-Parenting, Couple's Issues, Expert Articles, Overcome Obstacles
April 10, 2023
How to Get Kids Off Technology Without Meltdowns
Sometimes, trying to get kids off technology is met with full-blown meltdowns! How can you do it without causing a fuss? Elaine: So, another technology question that comes up a lot is how do I get my kid off technology without meltdowns, eye rolls, snarky behaviors, full-blown tantrums … whatever? We were just talking about…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Create Structures, Logistical Challenges, Stop Meltdowns
Outdoor Adventure Camp Experiences for Kids with ADHD
The great outdoors is a natural treatment center for ADHD and makes for incredible experiences for kids with ADHD. In a national study published in September 2004, researchers Frances Kuo and Andrea Taylor indicated that “Green outdoor settings appear to reduce ADHD symptoms in children across a wide range of individual, residential, and case characteristics.”…
Tags: Treat ADHD
Rewards Systems: Why They Work and How to Start One
The Power of Rewards Systems Whatever the goal, rewards are tremendously uplifting and motivating for anyone. If you’re trying to get fit, for example, it’s a great strategy to reward your efforts along the way. You shouldn’t wait until you can run a marathon or lose X number of pounds. You will be more effective…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Develop Routines, Expert Articles, Organize for School, Overcome Obstacles, Wipe Out Logistical Challenges
April 3, 2023
Preparing Teens with ADHD and Anxiety to Leave Home
Preparing any teen to leave the nest can be hard. Preparing your teens with ADHD and anxiety to leave home can be all the more difficult, especially wondering if they are ready. Here’s how to prepare for when they leave the nest. Diane: So, one of the questions we get. And actually, I’m dealing…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Build Trust, Coach for Success, Take Time for Yourself, Teen Issues
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