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How to Talk to Kids about ADHD and Other Complex Issues
Welcome to Tea & Tips, where we respond to burning questions from parents and educators – taking aim on one topic at a time, guiding you to improve communication, confidence and calm. Today’s Topic: talking to kids about ADHD and other complex challenges. Elaine:So parents of kids of all ages often ask this question…
Tags: Fix Hurt Feelings, Overcome Obstacles, Quick Tips and Tricks, Teen Issues
January 10, 2022
A New Look at Finding What Works
When I was a kid I taught my mom to yell and scream at me. “This room is a pig sty, clean it up right now!” Feeling bad, I’d pick up a sweater, fold it and put it in the drawer and look around for what to do next. “Oh, good, there’s my book. I…
Shift Your Expectations to Manage Complex Kids
“The greatest gift you can give yourself, and your child with ADHD, Anxiety, or other challenges, is to acknowledge that their challenges are a bump on your parenting journey that requires course-correction. It’s not a barrier; instead, it calls for careful navigation.” ETK Ditch The “Shoulds” When we get stuck with old ideas about how…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Expert Articles
January 3, 2022
Is it Good for Kids to Deal with Rejection?
Kids & Rejection – Moderation in Everything As with so many things in parenting, the answer to this question is, “it depends.” For some kids, when everything comes easily to them, a little rejection teaches them persistence, resilience, fortitude. It teaches them to navigate life’s disappointments. It grounds them a bit, connects them to others, and teaches…
Change Starts with You: Seizing the Reins
Sneak Preview! We are thrilled to share an excerpt about how you can start change as a parent for your family from the brand new book of our friend and colleague, Mark Bertin, MD. “Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide to Cultivating Calm, Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive” is essential reading! Article continues below… Minimize…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Guest Expert, Take Time for Yourself
A Fresh Start With A New Focus
Letting Go and Starting Fresh There is something absolutely liberating about the beginning of the year. We get to let go of baggage and other old stuff, setting brave and bold intentions for the year that lies ahead. As we wipe our slate clean, we get to start anew. What is it about that magic…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Change Behaviors, Expert Articles, Increase Focus, Overcome Obstacles, Wipe Out Logistical Challenges
December 27, 2021
Getting on the Same Page When Your Co-parent Gets Triggered
Welcome to Tea & Tips, where we respond to burning questions from parents and educators – taking aim on one topic at a time, guiding you to improve communication, confidence and calm. Today’s question: How do you get on the same page when your co-parent is triggered? Diane:So one of the parents wrote about the…
Tags: Build Trust, Co-Parenting, Quick Tips and Tricks, Settle Family Politics
Boosting Your Immune System During the Holidays
It’s that time of year again. We’re running around like crazy, getting ready for the holidays: cooking, cleaning, shopping, attending parties, and then Boom! In the middle of it all, we get sick. Stress can actually be a helpful survival response, but only for a specific, short-lived situation. Unfortunately, we all tend to live in…
Tags: Exercise and Eat Right, Guest Expert
December 20, 2021
Can You Get a PARENT Break During School Vacation?
When School Vacation Meets Holiday Stress When kids hop off the bus on the last day of school before holiday vacation, it’s like the world opens up for them! They sled and build snowmen (or pull out the suntan lotion, dependent on your part of the world), run around the backyard, enjoy some extra screen time, play…
Tags: Quick Tips and Tricks, Take Time for Yourself
December 13, 2021
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