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5 Magic Words: What Is Most Important Here?
Transition times can be an absolute nightmare for parents of complex kids. Whether it’s the end of the school year, or breaks during the year, or even shifting from dinner-time to bed-time, we have to help our kids navigate stopping and starting, and it’s not easy for any of us! During transitions like this it…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Develop Routines, Expert Articles, Grades & School Performance, Organize for School, Overcome Obstacles, Tackle Homework Challenges, Take Time for Yourself
September 15, 2021
4 Ways to Know When Kids are Stressed or Overwhelmed
Diane:So underneath a lot of challenges that we’re facing with our kids is what I would call overwhelming stress. But a lot of times it doesn’t look like overwhelming stress. Elaine:Sometimes it looks like anger or frustration. Diane:Frustration or hiding in their room. There are really four things that we all tend to do –…
Tags: Build Trust, Fix Hurt Feelings, Overcome Obstacles, Stop Meltdowns
September 13, 2021
15 Clues Your Child Is Getting Bullied & What to Do About It
If your children know that they can come to you with the good, the bad, and the ugly – and that you will listen and offer your support, guidance, and wisdom – there is a chance they might tell you they are being bullied. But even if they don’t volunteer the information, keep an eye…
10 Tips to Improve Communication with Your ADHD Child’s Teachers
Sometimes the greatest teachers do not know how best to motivate or support ADHD kids, despite their best efforts. It’s gotta be frustrating for them. They are trying to work with a child in a way that makes sense to them, and in certain situations, they may even feel like the child – and the…
Tags: Build Trust, Communicate with Teachers, Expert Articles
September 8, 2021
How do I Motivate my Child to Turn in Homework?
Does your kid do their homework and then neglect to turn it in? Does that make you frustrated, but your child doesn’t seem to care? Here are some thoughts on helping kids turn in homework. It starts with a question about whether it’s even important to you. Elaine:All right, so we have a question that…
Tags: Communicate with Teachers, Grades & School Performance, Tackle Homework Challenges
September 6, 2021
How to Respond When Your Kid Says Everything is Boring
Diane:“Everything is boring.” Elaine:“Oh, it’s so boring.” Diane:“Oh, my gosh. It is so boring, mom. This is just the most boring thing ever. Why do we never do anything fun? Everything is boring.” Elaine:“Right. Why do you ask me to do that? It’s so boring.” Diane:Yes, and this happens all the time because life is…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Logistical Challenges, Settle Family Politics
August 30, 2021
Play Your Way to a Higher IQ
Once believed to be static, plenty of evidence now supports the idea that IQ scores are, in fact, influenced by many factors. Genetics play a significant role, of course, but so do physical, socio-economic and educational environments.
Tags: Coach for Success, Guest Expert, Increase Focus, Overcome Obstacles
Executive Function Skills – What Every Parent Needs to Know (podcast #6)
Have you ever heard of the three tiers of executive functioning (EF)? If you are the parent of a neurodiverse learner, they can be critical tools to ensuring your child is as successful, autonomous and motivated as possible. Here, get in on some helpful EF inside knowledge! Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download…
August 25, 2021
Three Steps to Learn From Mistakes Without Shame
My Son’s Learning Experience If you read my article, Natural Consequences Help Kids Learn from Mistakes, you’ll know that my son arrived at summer camp without sheets, towels, a blanket or a laundry bag – and I laughed out loud. (I promise it wasn’t quite as cruel as that sounds – definitely, read the article…
Tags: Expert Articles, Learn from Mistakes, Overcome Obstacles
August 23, 2021
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