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Motivate

Why Can’t I Motivate my Kids to Do What I Ask?

The subject of motivation comes up in most of our workshops or classes. Without fail, we hear…

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6 Tips for Positive Parenting with Complex Kids

What do you think Positive Parenting is? There are several misconceptions about it. Many people think it…

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Positive Self Talk

Teach (Positive) Self-Talk

Most of us are pretty good at negative self-talk. We can beat ourselves up like nobody else,…

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diver bomer

No More Helicopter Parent

Become a Dive Bomber Parent This week we were talking about what most parents want for their…

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Poor Baby

Just Say, “Poor Baby”

Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their…

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Phelan

Setting Expectations for Your ADHD Child

The ProblemEven average children act up on a regular basis. Unfortunately, ADHD kids are very likely to…

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Give Points For Trying

Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10 Ways to Stop Meltdowns in Their…

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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…

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There Is No Test For ADHD: Diagnosis Starts Here

“I got tested and I’m ADHD.” Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10…

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Stop Interupting

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…

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Laurie Duplar

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…

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Saboteur Management: How to Silence Your Inner Critic

Getting Rid of the Gremlins Gremlins – we all have them. What are they and why do…

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