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4 Step Process to Manage Meltdowns & Deescalate Tantrums
What can you do to manage meltdowns and de-escalate triggers? Elaine:So emotional management shows up in a…
Four Ways to Teach Your Kid to Stand Up to Bullying
Bullying is a familiar topic in the world of complex kids, and internationally renowned parent author and…
5 Steps to Enter a Complaint Free Zone
I’m into rubber bracelet causes as much as the next girl, and I saw one on a…
Managing My Reactions as a Parent
Does parenting a child with ADHD stress you out? It does for me, at times. While I…
Using Time Effectively When There’s Really No Time to Spare
Using time effectively is so hard to do these days. In my house, we are living life…
GEMO (Good Enough, Move On!)
The Problem With Perfection What a funny word, GEMO (/GEE-Moh/). It sounds like a cartoon character. Actually,…
Fake It ‘Til You Make It!
The Power of Confidence We all know that one of the most valuable things we can give…
Dealing with Emotional Kids and Meltdowns
If there’s one thing parents of complex kids have in common, it’s dealing with emotional kids and…
Parenting Advice for Kids with ADHD: Cultivating Resilience
Looking for simple, effective parenting advice for kids with ADHD? Try cultivating resilience. Sound hard? Stick with…
Can I Still be a Good Mom if…
“I want people to know that it’s OKAY to be themselves. And they aren’t the only ones…
What is Going to Happen to my ADHD Child in the Future?
When does a parent’s concern about their child’s future become catastrophizing? It’s common when kids have complex…
When Your Complex Teen Leaves Home: Letting Go is Hard to Do
Times of Transition Years ago, I helped my kid move to California to pursue a career in…
