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The Connection Between Complex Kids, Gender & Sensory Issues (podcast#225)

There’s more to your child’s behavior than what you see. What if the real struggle isn’t defiance…

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The Healthy Way to Handle Mistakes

Penicillin. Potato chips. The Slinky. Scotch Gard. The Pacemaker. Fireworks. Post-its. What do those items have in…

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How to Stop the Madness: Mindfulness to Get Happier ADHD Families

Not Just Fantasy Increased focus and attention. Better sleep. Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. Happier kids, and…

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Avoid Meltdowns & Shutdowns with ADHD Communication Tools (podcast#223)

Meltdowns aren’t always what they seem, and your child’s silence might be saying more than you think….

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Video: True Confessions – I Lost It!

Don’t Do What I Did It’s true-confession time. There was a night years ago when I lost…

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Using Code Words

In our family, as long as I can recall, we’ve used code words to ease and improve…

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Roblox Safety Tips For Parents: New Parental Controls (podcast#217)

The world your child plays in is bigger than you think, and it’s changing faster than most…

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Yes

The #1 Best Strategy for Better Communication: Yes, AND…

The foundation of modern-day coaching has its roots in the world of acting. Ironic, in a way,…

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Practice Slowing Things Down – No, Really!

Pace Yourself These days, we tend to move through life at a rapid pace. We make games…

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How to Help (Without Enabling) Your Kid: The Four Roles of the Parent

We get this question all the time from parents: “I want to help my kid, because I…

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Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens

“What is empathy? And why is it very different from sympathy? Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.”…

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Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake a New One

They Just Don’t Understand I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by about 300 other parents. I…

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