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“Are You Sure?” Choose Words Carefully for Better Results with Kids
My 13-year-old gets credit for this one. The other night, when I asked him to do his…
From Strongwilled to Willpower: Productivity Hacks
Yes, you can get your strong-willed kid to use willpower! Willpower, in turns out, is like a…
Treatment and Management of ADD
Note: It is not really true that ADD is different from ADHD; instead, ADD is one type…
Look for the Positive Traits to Find the Fabulous in Complex Kids
“Accentuate the positive.” It is really great advice that most parent experts reinforce today. Focus on the…
A Parent’s Guide to Sexting, Texting, and Teens
Birds do it, bees do it, and unfortunately our teens do it. Or at least they will….
Do You Speak Digital?
While we don’t know everything about ADHD (yet!), what we do know is that it’s complex, and…
No More Excuses: Own Your One-More-Thing-Itis
I Have a Confession I suffer from “one-more-thing-itis,” a minor ailment marked by a tendency to run…
Can You Actually Improve Your Child’s Executive Function?
4 Steps You can Take Right Now to Make a Difference 1. “Do your eyes light up…
Debunking Common ADD/ADHD Myths
Note: There is a common misconception that ADD and ADHD are different, but ADD is actually one…
How do I Motivate My Child to do…Anything!?
Here’s a quick tip on how to motivate your child to do anything – yes, anything! Elaine: So,…
How to Get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD, Part 1
It can be incredibly confusing for parents to figure out how to get ACT and SAT Accommodations…
Getting Organized is a Messy Business
Helping our kids learn to get themselves organized is one of the greatest challenges we face as…
