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When Kids Lose Control or Destroy Property
Sometimes our kids get so triggered that they lose control, like hitting and screaming or even destroying…
Managing Your Reactions – 3 Unusual Tips for Parents
Parents tell me daily that they regret yelling at their children, or using a condescending tone, or…
Control ADHD, Set Good Boundaries
We often talk about the importance of parents paying attention to their own happiness. It’s counter to…
Collaborative Conversations: Ask Powerful Questions for Independent Kids
If you want more independent kids (of any age) who take ownership of their lives, start by…
What To Do When Your Child Becomes Violent
Creating a Crisis Management Plan We knew we needed a crisis plan the day our son angrily…
Preventing Risky Behaviors in Kids with ADHD
Know the Facts Want some help to prevent (or, at least, minimize) risky behavior in your kids…
Turning Around Toxic Intensity
I did not know what ADHD was, or that it was the likely cause of my forgetfulness,…
Limiting Screen Time with a Healthy Play Diet
I field a lot of questions about how to help children with ADHD who seem dependent on…
Teach Your Kids to Ask for Help – A Mother’s Success Story
Triumph Out Of Tragedy This is the story of how a school shooting actually helped a mom…
Take the Shame Out of Making a Mess
Life is Messy! Kids have a tendency to make a mess. They spill things, break things, knock…
Handling Unwanted Advice About Parenting Complex Kids
Finding The Good As parents of complex kids, we regularly ask friends, family, and perfect strangers to…
Shedding the Shoulds
The moment I stopped ‘should-ing’ all over myself, life changed for the better. I know you’ve been…
