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immaturity

What’s So Wrong with Immaturity?

At the risk of sounding like my great-grandmother from the Old Country, I think kids are growing…

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pause and breathe

Pause & Breathe

Pause and breathe. Calm down. Your body. Your brain. Your spirit. Calm down. Article continues below… Minimize…

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Early Warning Signs of Trouble for Teens with ADHD

Recognize Tipping Points and Take Action Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free tipsheet “Top 10…

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How Can I Hurry Up My Kids

They’re So SLOW – How Can I Hurry Up My Kids?

It takes forever to get out the door, to get dressed, to eat breakfast – how can…

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Parent Expectations: 2 Steps To Success

How do we as parents set expectations for our children or ourselves when at least one of…

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motivate your whole family

9 Tips for Non-ADHD Parents to Motivate Your Whole Family

Families with children with ADHD often discover that one (or both!) parent has ADHD, too. And when…

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setting boundaries for summer

Setting Boundaries for Summer

Aaahhh, Summer. The school year comes to a close, and parents start to dream about the days…

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Find the Right Camp for ADHD Kids

7 Questions to Find the Right Camp for ADHD Kids

It’s hard to believe official summer is around the corner, but thankfully Matt Weneta takes the stress…

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When you Assume... Assume Best Intention

When you Assume… Assume Best Intention

I remember Don Knotts drawing on a courtroom chalkboard during an episode of Mayberry RFD: Ass|U|Me. “When…

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keeping it simple

Keeping It Simple

Throughout sessions with parents of children diagnosed with ADHD, one of the most common problems is motivating…

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Self-Forgiveness

Teaching Self-Forgiveness

An ADHD Story It’s Monday morning. I’m rapidly trying to get everyone moving – myself included –…

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Increase focus

Increase Focus with Fun!

Quick, name something your kid can do for hours! Article continues below… Minimize Meltdowns! Download a free…

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