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4 Ways to Know When Kids are Stressed or Overwhelmed
Diane:So underneath a lot of challenges that we’re facing with our kids is what I would call…
15 Clues Your Child Is Getting Bullied & What to Do About It
If your children know that they can come to you with the good, the bad, and the…
Three Steps to Learn From Mistakes Without Shame
My Son’s Learning Experience If you read my article, Natural Consequences Help Kids Learn from Mistakes, you’ll…
Are You (Secretly) Calling Your Child an “Idiot”?
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” I say that to my kids all…
Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise)
Elaine: One of the issues we hear a lot from parents is frustration because their kids don’t…
Let Go, Control Freak Parent!
When Control becomes Control Freak When life gets crazy in ADHD families, the natural tendency for some…
Handling Conflict with Complex Kids
Conflict is inevitable in any family, but those with complex kids may be more familiar than most….
When You Worry About Everything
Do you have a tendency to “bleed before you’re cut”? Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a…
Give Your Kid A Job To Do to Manage ADHD Energy
One surprising way to help manage your ADHD kid’s energy – productively – is to keep them…
When To Let Go: Fostering Independence in ADHD Kids
What does it mean to foster independence in our kids – especially those with ADHD? We consider…
The Perfect System of Positive Change for Parents
The Origins of the Perfect System It was 2009 and I was on an airplane, reflecting on…
One of Those Days
Yesterday was one of those days. You know those days. Everything is fine, really, but everyone is…
