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Teach (Positive) Self-Talk
Most of us are pretty good at negative self-talk. We can beat ourselves up like nobody else,…
No More Helicopter Parent
Become a Dive Bomber Parent This week we were talking about what most parents want for their…
Just Say, “Poor Baby”
Sometimes, we parents talk too much. We want to teach our kids, or we want them to…
Setting Expectations for Your ADHD Child
The ProblemEven average children act up on a regular basis. Unfortunately, ADHD kids are very likely to…
Give Points For Trying
I know of a school that gives 2 grades for each class: one for academic achievement and…
A Manifesto from a Teen with Learning Disabilities
My daughter wrote this manifesto for a Literature class her Senior year in High School, and I…
There Is No Test For ADHD: Diagnosis Starts Here
“I got tested and I’m ADHD.” Whenever I hear people say that, I want to correct them….
Stop Interrupting Kids by Teaching Them to Question
This is a strategy to support kids who struggle with interrupting, specifically kids who interrupt in class…
Walking on Eggshells? How to Help ADHD Kids Control Emotions
Jordan’s mom was near tears. “What can I do about the roller coaster of emotions that Jordan…
Saboteur Management: How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Getting Rid of the Gremlins Gremlins – we all have them. What are they and why do…
How Do You Know if Your Child Has a Mental Illness?
It has been almost 10 years since my daughter, Linea, was diagnosed with a mental illness. Since…
I Learned to Parent ADHD – From My Dog Trainer
Training Starts With Us I believe in dog training for dog owners, much like I believe in…
