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Prevent Meltdowns in Emotional Kids (using T-A-C-T)
Elaine:So, emotional intensity in kids whatever their age – whether it’s teenagers with hormone issues (we’ve got…
Fostering Resilience for Kids with Anxiety
We interviewed clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline about what is going on for kids with anxiety, and…
Help, My Kid is Sneaking Technology!
Diane:Another question we get about technology is kids sneaking technology. Elaine:I hear this all the time. Diane:“I…
Too Much Technology – Is Your Kid Really Addicted?
“Is there too much technology? And, are our kids really addicted?” These are the questions posed to…
Parenting in a Pandemic: You’ve Got This!
Parenting in a Pandemic: You’ve Got This! Warning: this is going to be one of those its-two-o-clock-in-the-morning-and-I-can’t-sleep…
Laughter Is The Best Medicine (And You Can’t Overdose)
An ADHD diagnosis can be alarming, upsetting, frightening. “What’s wrong with my child?” we wonder in fear….
Let The Feelings Flow: Dealing With Emotion
Let ‘Em Flow I have a theory that all feelings need their time on the surface. If…
Are Parents Teaching Their Children to Lie?
You’re Not Alone We all get frustrated when our kids just flat-out lie to us, right? It…
Letting Your ADHD Child Fail Can Be the Hardest Thing to Do
The Need To “Fix It” I grew up in a family where achievement and hard work were…
How to Handle Impulsive Interruptions
Does Your Kid Interrupt You? As we all know all too well, impulsive interruptions are a big…
Bless Her Heart – She Just Doesn’t Understand ADHD
You know, some people are never going to understand what we’re dealing with here. ADHD is complicated….
Worst Parenting Advice for Complex Kids
Complex kids are different. But as parents, we don’t always know that starting out. So we try…
