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Over Packing as ADHD Management
I like to over-pack. I can go away overnight with 4 pairs of shoes without blinking an…
No More Excuses: Own Your One-More-Thing-Itis
I Have a Confession I suffer from “one-more-thing-itis,” a minor ailment marked by a tendency to run…
Can You Actually Improve Your Child’s Executive Function?
4 Steps You can Take Right Now to Make a Difference 1. “Do your eyes light up…
Video Tip: Take Aim
Article continues below… Want to Motivate Kids? Download a free tipsheet “The Parent’s Guide to Motivating Your…
The 3 Legged Stool of Success for Kids with ADHD Part 1: Self-Awareness
Here’s the bottom line: Find things your child does well; tasks he or she completes with mastery. Then you’ve got something about which both you and your son or daughter can honestly say: “That was pretty darned good.” Your kids need to experience the joy of success. It’s like money in their self-assessment bank account.
Managing Chaotic Times in the Life of a Family with ADHD
The only thing constant in family life is change. Whether it’s starting school, ending school, changing jobs…
Five Motivators For ADHD Kids To Get Anything Done
Why Can’t They Just…? Nearly every parent we work with asks the question, at some point, “Why…
How to Respond When Your Kid Says Everything is Boring
Diane:“Everything is boring.” Elaine:“Oh, it’s so boring.” Diane:“Oh, my gosh. It is so boring, mom. This is…
Executive Function Skills – What Every Parent Needs to Know (podcast #6)
Have you ever heard of the three tiers of executive functioning (EF)? If you are the parent…
11 Organization Tips for You and Your Complex Kids
There are times when organizing the various members of your family feels impossible. How can you get…
4 Reasons Anxious Kids Have Trouble Getting Started
No Magic Tricks Here Like so many challenges our kids face, I cannot wave a magic wand…
Creative Minds Crave Structure: Fueling Inventiveness
Creativity The word conjures up visions of avant-garde artists splattering paint across huge canvases. Dance troops rehearsing…
