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Is It ADHD, a Reading Disability, or Both?
As a parent of a child with ADHD, I know a great deal of time is spent…
3 Skills to Help Your Child Remember
Prospective memory — that is, remembering to perform a planned action at some future time — is…
Talking with Kids about Siblings with Complex Issues
Diane:We got this question about how to talk to your child’s siblings about their complex challenges….
How Sanity School® Helped me Become Teacher Of Year
I took the Sanity School® course first as a parent, and quickly realized that it could greatly…
5 Tips to Help Kids with ADHD or Anxiety Thrive When Schooling from Home
“So, what are you doing to manage school this year?” For parents, that question can bring up…
Medication For Kids With ADHD — Is It Just About School Work?
Elaine:Here’s a question from a mom of a fourth grader in a high performing school, a demanding…
Doctor’s Advice to Make it Easier to Parent ADHD
We all come into parenting with a lot of preconceived notions of how things should be. We…
Communicating with Teachers for School Success with ADHD
The Struggle Is Real It is heartbreaking and frustrating for parents to witness the struggles their children…
How To Help My Kids Manage Time When I’m Not Around
Diane:The next question is how to help your kid with time management when you’re not around….
Outrageous Homework Advice for Kids with ADHD
Warning: this strategy is going to fly in the face of traditional recommendations to parents! If we…
Pulled Between Work and Kids with ADHD
Remember how fun tug-of-war used to be? Getting down in the dirt, pulling with all your might…
How to Cope with (and Avoid) Feeling Overwhelmed
This interview is about the best ways to cope with (and avoid) feeling overwhelmed – and how…
