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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…
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…
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:…
ADHD Behavior Management – Is It All About Teaching Motivation?
Teaching Your ADHD Kids Motivation This is a common refrain at our house – sound familiar? “Son,…
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…
Helping Adult Kids With ADHD
Misinterpreting The Signs When my stepson came to live with us, he was 14. I didn’t even…
Make Your Own Happy Holidays
Ah, the holidays! For years, I felt that my family never saw the best of me because…
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,…
2 Methods to Give Clear Directions and Get Cooperation
How often do you find yourself shouting a request up the stairs or on your way out…
Is it ADHD or a Language Problem?
Knowledge is power in parenting as in the rest of life. Many factors influence a child’s development….
How Can a Coffee Filter Help Your Child Manage Impulsivity?
Occasionally, we get letters from our clients that are brilliant stories of their successes. The coach-approach in…
How To Deck The Halls and Not Get Stressed Out This Holiday
In the pursuit of the “Perfect Holiday,” we run ourselves ragged. The Perfect Gift! The Perfect Meal!…