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College Readiness: What Does That Mean for Kids with ADHD?
By Featured Experts, Dr. Jodie Dawson and Jane Benson, MA, CPCC Fearing Failure? Coach: “What would happen if you didn’t remind your child to do his homework?” Parent: “He would fail his class, wouldn’t do well on the SAT’s, wouldn’t graduate high school, wouldn’t go to college, would never move out, would never get a…
Tags: Create Structures, Guest Expert, Organize for School
August 23, 2021
Are You (Secretly) Calling Your Child an “Idiot”?
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” I say that to my kids all the time. I may sound like a broken record, but my kids definitely understand that tone of voice is a key part of any good communication. Seriously, if you want to improve your communication with your ADHD and…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Expert Articles, Fix Hurt Feelings, Learn from Mistakes, Settle Family Politics
August 16, 2021
Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise)
Elaine: One of the issues we hear a lot from parents is frustration because their kids don’t take praise well. Parents want to acknowledge them for something they’re doing well, and the kid doesn’t want to hear it. And so parents really want to be able to boost their confidence, but the kid is kind…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Build Trust, Fix Hurt Feelings, Stop Meltdowns, Teen Issues
Five Practical Steps to Help Kids Start A New School Year
Getting ready to start a new school year is downright frightening for many kids, especially these days. According to a survey of 600 teenagers on kidshealth.org, only 10% of students did not have a particular worry about returning to school in the fall in pre-pandemic days. About 30% of students named schoolwork their number one concern,…
Tags: Build Trust, Guest Expert, Organize for School, Overcome Obstacles
August 15, 2021
Let All Teachers Start with a Clean Slate
As the new school year starts, inevitably there is a great deal of discussion – and often anxiety – about the new teacher(s) your kids will have. If it’s a veteran teacher, then your family probably has a preconceived notion about what that teacher will be like. If it’s a new teacher, then rumors have…
Tags: Communicate with Teachers, Organize for School, Quick Tips and Tricks
August 9, 2021
Raising a Child with ADHD: Keeping Focus on What Matters (podcast #2)
Raising a child or teen with ADHD is not an easy task. Here, learn some helpful tips and tricks for raising kids with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. Article continues below… What’s Your Parenting Style? Take a quiz to find out what kind of a parent you are. Find Out Raising a Child with ADHD:…
August 4, 2021
Welcome to Parenting With Impact (podcast #1)
Parenting can be an incredibly intimidating season of life, but the Parenting with Impact podcast is here to help! Our hosts Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster dive into a huge variety of parenting topics and provide some support to parents facing myriad different issues. Article continues below… Want to Go from Chaos to Calm? Download…
Success as a Teacher and a Parent (podcast #3)
Being a teacher is certainly no easy task — just like being a parent. But being a teacher and a parent? Now that take a special type of person. Meet a mother who also is a teacher and takeaway some tips for how to make schooling a success for children of all types! Article continues…
Let Go, Control Freak Parent!
When Control becomes Control Freak When life gets crazy in ADHD families, the natural tendency for some of us is to jump in and “take charge” – before things get out of hand or the situation gets the best of us. This is a normal reaction, similar to putting your hands out to brace yourself…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Expert Articles, Settle Family Politics
August 2, 2021
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