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How to Stop the Cycle of Mother-Daughter Battles
Stop The Cycle Many mothers and daughters clash. Moms often start private coaching with me specifically because…
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…
What to Do When Emotions Get Intense
A Plan Of Calm Emotional intensity can be a huge issue in families of complex kids. Sometimes…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Are You (Secretly) Calling Your Child an “Idiot”?
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” I say that to my kids all…
Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise)
Elaine: One of the issues we hear a lot from parents is frustration because their kids don’t…
Let Go, Control Freak Parent!
When Control becomes Control Freak When life gets crazy in ADHD families, the natural tendency for some…
