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Recognizing and Managing Stress Triggers as Parents (podcast #150)
The day-to-day of parenting can lead to some pretty significant levels of stress and anxiety! While this…
It’s Your Fault
I recently had a conversation with a client about her son. She explained, “that child blames everyone…
Redirecting Your Child with ADHD Without Judgment
The Power of Judgment Judgment is a challenging concept. On the one hand, it makes our lives…
Parenting an ADHD Teen: How It Really Works
A Classic Tale My ADHD teen son agreed to do one week of conditioning camp with the…
I’m a Recovering Perfectionist – Want to Join Me?
Failure Fosters Growth As a perfectionist in recovery, there are no 12 steps in my program. It…
Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track (podcast #144)
Nobody’s parenting journey is without a few challenges. It’s completely normal for your children to get a…
Holiday “Gift-Obsession” and Managing Expectations
The holidays tend to magnify everything: the streets and houses get more beautiful with lights and decorations;…
Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens
“What is Empathy? And why is it VERY different from sympathy? Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.”…
Mornings and Teens with ADHD – Can They End in "I Love You"?
There’s Hope for Teens and Mornings! Dropping kids off at school is something I’d done every day…
When Kids Have Trouble Hearing the Word No, Try This
What do I do when my kids have trouble hearing the word “no”? How can I get…
How Do You Deal with Family Conflict?
How do you typically deal with conflict when it comes up in your family? Do you walk…
What’s So Wrong with Immaturity?
At the risk of sounding like my great-grandmother from the Old Country, I think kids are growing…
