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Taking ADHD/LD from Stress to De-Stress
ADHD/LD and Stress Kids with ADHD are constantly stressed by demands that put them in overdrive. They wonder why school is so hard – so frustrating – so maddening. Depending on the research, anywhere from 30-50% of these kids also have specific learning disabilities (SLD) in addition to ADHD. While many may know they “have…
Tags: Guest Expert, Stop Meltdowns
October 11, 2021
Anxiety 101: Let Go Of Expectations (podcast #14)
It’s very common to feel an immense amount of anxiety about your children, but it isn’t always healthy. Here is some inspiration behind one parent who let go of expectations placed on her children; instead, she armed them with the tools to empower themselves, and “fail safely.” Article continues below… Want to Go from Chaos…
October 6, 2021
What to Do When Emotions Get Intense
A Plan Of Calm Emotional intensity can be a huge issue in families of complex kids. Sometimes it’s the kids who get intense, and sometimes it’s the parents! Most of us have learned (the hard way) that it can get pretty crazy, pretty fast. So what do you do? How do you handle things when…
Tags: Fix Hurt Feelings, Quick Tips and Tricks, Settle Family Politics, Stop Meltdowns
October 4, 2021
Seeing Good Intentions Even When Kids Are Acting “Bad”
“A good intention, with a bad approach, often leads to a poor result.”― Thomas Edison Someone once told me that “people do not act with the intention to ‘be bad.’” Essentially, there is a positive intention behind every action. This is especially true when kids act “bad.” I have a couple of kids, and sometimes…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Guest Expert, Learn from Mistakes
Want to Stop Your Child From Interrupting in School?
Article continues below… Want to Stop School Struggles? Download a free tipsheet “10 Parenting Tips for School Success” to stop constant challenges at school and at home! Get Free Tipsheet Have You Tried Post-It® Notes? As parents, we’re not the only ones who are trying to help our kids manage themselves and pay attention at…
Tags: Communicate with Teachers, Develop Routines, Grades & School Performance, Increase Focus, Organize for School, Overcome Obstacles
September 29, 2021
5 Strategies to Make Homework Easier for ADHD Kids (and Parents)
Home work. Those two words seem mismatched. Home is where you can chill, be yourself, and get a little break from “work.” Coming home from their 30-hour a week “job,” many children crave down time. They want a break from “work” – from being “on” or putting effort into paying attention for six hours! So…
Tags: Create Structures, Develop Routines, Guest Expert, Increase Focus, Organize for School, Tackle Homework Challenges, Wipe Out Logistical Challenges
September 27, 2021
Five Motivators For ADHD Kids To Get Anything Done
Why Can’t They Just…? Nearly every parent we work with asks the question, at some point, “Why can’t my kid just ________!” You can fill in the blank with a variety of phrases: …get their homework done? …listen to me? …stop talking back? …get out of bed in the morning? The reality is that they…
Tags: Coach for Success, Create Structures, Expert Articles, Increase Focus
September 22, 2021
Tip for Handling it When Kids Don’t Do What You Ask
Diane: So, sometimes when our kids don’t do what we ask, we make this assumption that it’s a sign of disrespect; that they’re just doing it to be snarky. “No, you can’t tell me what to do, mom.” Or dad. Elaine: Control or whatever it is. And often that may not be true. There are…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Learn from Mistakes, Overcome Obstacles, Settle Family Politics, Teen Issues
September 20, 2021
3 Easy Tips for Improving Student Effort and Motivation
Just as great athletes require regular practice, students with ADHD require practice developing their study skills. Recent studies have shown that the human brain is more like every other muscle in the body than we had previously thought; and just like every other muscle, the brain has muscle memory. And just like any skill, you…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Create Structures, Grades & School Performance, Guest Expert, Organize for School, Tackle Homework Challenges
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