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Social Media Safety Tips For Parents (of Kids of ALL Ages)
The Pros and Cons Adults and students are connected to others digitally, every day, sharing information via one or more social networking sites. On the one hand, the world of social media is all about engagement, a new form of communication, interaction, the exchange of information – it’s about connection. But what about social media…
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April 25, 2022
“Are You Sure?” Choose Words Carefully for Better Results with Kids
My 13-year-old gets credit for this one. The other night, when I asked him to do his homework, he said, “Mom, instead of saying ‘do your homework,’ you should say ‘start your homework.’ That way it will be less overwhelming for me.” It’s amazing when they start to “get it!” He immediately said, “Hey, that should…
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From Strongwilled to Willpower: Productivity Hacks
Yes, you can get your strong-willed kid to use willpower! Willpower, in turns out, is like a muscle that needs to be exercised and strengthened. Because it gets challenged EVERY time you make a decision. Another way of looking at it is that it’s like a fuel tank. You start off the day with a…
Tags: Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Guest Expert, Overcome Obstacles
Treatment and Management of ADD
Note: It is not really true that ADD is different from ADHD; instead, ADD is one type of ADHD. This article describes treatment and management options and protocols for ADD, which is also known as Inattentive ADHD. ADHD can bring a storm of chaos into your home. You are tense, waiting for the next outburst…
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April 18, 2022
Look for the Positive Traits to Find the Fabulous in Complex Kids
“Accentuate the positive.” It is really great advice that most parent experts reinforce today. Focus on the good things your kids do. For every challenging behavior your children demonstrate, there are underlying positive traits that you can point out and celebrate. When your child learns to see their positive traits, it can help them learn…
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A Parent’s Guide to Sexting, Texting, and Teens
Birds do it, bees do it, and unfortunately our teens do it. Or at least they will. We may not want to admit it, but our kids are going to be curious about sex. And in their world, inevitably there could be some intersection with technology. So it’s important to talk about sexting, texting, and…
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Do You Speak Digital?
While we don’t know everything about ADHD (yet!), what we do know is that it’s complex, and that we have to approach it from all directions! That includes coaching, therapy, social skills, academic support, behavioral support, medication (if that’s right for YOU), nutrition, sleep, exercise…and technology? Do You Speak Digital? We parents – at least,…
Tags: Create Structures, Develop Routines, Expert Articles, Overcome Obstacles
April 11, 2022
No More Excuses: Own Your One-More-Thing-Itis
Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download a free tipsheet “The Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Complex Kid” to help your child find the motivation to do… anything and everything! Find Out How I Have a Confession Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download a free tipsheet “The Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your…
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Can You Actually Improve Your Child’s Executive Function?
Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download a free tipsheet “The Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your Complex Kid” to help your child find the motivation to do… anything and everything! Find Out How 4 Steps You can Take Right Now to Make a Difference Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download a free…
Tags: Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Guest Expert, Medication Issues, Treat ADHD
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