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Their Eyes are Watching You!
Actions Speak Louder Our kids don’t miss a trick – they’re watching you. Children learn more from what we do than from what we say. We’d like to believe that is not true. We’d like to convince ourselves that our words matter more than our actions. It would be much easier to live by the…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Exercise and Eat Right, Expert Articles, Take Time for Yourself
January 9, 2023
What To Do When Your Child Hates Math
Addressing the Negatives Not all kids in school like math. I had one kid who loved it enough to ask for sudoku puzzles to calm her down in school, and two who wish it never existed. So, when your kid thinks math was created by adults to make their lives miserable, how do you handle…
Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe
Being a parent is one of the most satisfying and difficult jobs we will ever have in our lives. And yet, most of us never get any training to do the best job we can. Sounds crazy when you think about it that way, doesn’t it? And while having children is challenging for most of…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Guest Expert
Meltdown Prevention: Help Kids Raise Their Own Awareness
As a parent, there are two ways to approach the management of emotions and impulses. Meltdown Prevention: Take actions that limit escalation and reduce the number of significant upsets. Educate your child about self-management and control. 2. Meltdown Management: Handle challenging circumstances when they occur with as much grace as possible. Teach your child to…
Tags: Build Trust, Coach for Success, Expert Articles, Fix Hurt Feelings, Settle Family Politics, Stop Meltdowns
January 2, 2023
ADHD Behavior Management – Is It All About Teaching Motivation?
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 Teaching Your ADHD Kids Motivation Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their Tracks” to stop yelling and…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Create Structures, Develop Routines, Increase Focus, Quick Tips and Tricks, Tackle Homework Challenges, Treat ADHD
How to Organize Schoolwork for the ADHD Brain
Getting things done… frustrating for your child, and often a time-consuming nightmare for you! How to organize schoolwork can be overwhelming So what can you do to make it easier, for everyone?
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Helping Adult Kids With ADHD
Misinterpreting The Signs When my stepson came to live with us, he was 14. I didn’t even know what ADHD was. He was struggling (significantly) in school, had few interests, little to no social life, and had been diagnosed with “learning difficulties.” When we held him back a year, he began to thrive. I attribute…
Tags: Build Trust, Coach for Success, Expert Articles, Teen Issues
December 26, 2022
Make Your Own Happy Holidays
Ah, the holidays! For years, I felt that my family never saw the best of me because I was always so stressed and overwhelmed. I took on too much, wanting everything to be perfect. The gifts, the decorations, the activities, the family time. It was as if I wanted to spend time with loved ones…
Tags: Create Structures, Quick Tips and Tricks, Settle Family Politics
Mindful Planning to End the Year with ADHD (Calmly)
December comes around, and suddenly, it feels like I am riding a rollercoaster. The family visits, parties, traveling, shopping, school concerts, and extra coaching hours add to an already crazy-busy schedule! Sound familiar? Sprinkle a bit more overwhelm if your family, like mine, manages ADHD. When you add the inconsistency of schedules and extra “to-do”…
Tags: Create Structures, Guest Expert, Take Time for Yourself
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