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Keep Your Eyes Open
I remember playing a hiding game with my kids when they were little. They would cover their…
Managing ADHD and Reducing Family Stress
ADHD has a profound influence on family life. It often contributes to an increase in daily household…
8 Tips for Parenting Kids with ADHD
Words to Live by When Parenting Complex Kids Much of what I’ve needed to know as a…
From Frustration to Organization – Using T.A.C.T. to Parent ADHD
ADHD is not a “new” condition, nor unique to life and times in the 21st century. But…
Parenting Teenagers – This Ain’t No Fairy Tale
“It is 11:00pm on Friday night and Sarah said she’d be home by 9.” “Reggie said he…
A Letter to My ADHD Teenager (About to Leave Home)
I wrote this (many years ago now) at 2:00 a.m. when a fit of panic replaced a…
One Question To Get Anyone’s Attention (Even With ADHD)
It happens all the time: we start a conversation with someone (on the phone or in person),…
A Team Effort: Managing a Family with ADHD
ADHD is often inherited. If your children have ADHD, it is likely that you, your spouse, or…
How to Talk to Kids about ADHD and Other Complex Issues
Welcome to Tea & Tips, where we respond to burning questions from parents and educators – taking…
A New Look at Finding What Works
When I was a kid I taught my mom to yell and scream at me. “This room…
Shift Your Expectations to Manage Complex Kids
“The greatest gift you can give yourself, and your child with ADHD, Anxiety, or other challenges, is…
Is it Good for Kids to Deal with Rejection?
Kids & Rejection – Moderation in Everything As with so many things in parenting, the answer to…