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ADHD Diagnosis: The Good, The Bad, and The Parent’s Role
The Benefits of an ADHD Diagnosis All 3 of my children have ADHD. When they were diagnosed with ADHD, my…
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How to Deal with Disrespect in Younger Kids
How do you deal with disrespect in younger kids? Elaine:So, we hear a lot of questions from parents of younger…
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Create a Safety Zone
Can You Handle The Truth? Sometimes it’s difficult for our kids to be honest with us. They are afraid of…
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5 Tips for Having Embarrassing Conversations with Your Kids
A few years back, after the stunning death of Cory Monteith (of “Glee” fame), US magazine quoted a source saying, “He…
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Get Clear About How You Feel About Change
Some people are all about change. They are all about self-improvement and personal development. Their end tables are filled with…
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What is Going to Happen to my Child in the Future
When does a parent’s concern about their child’s future become catastrophizing? It’s common when kids have complex challenges like ADHD,…
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When Your Complex Teen Leaves Home: Letting Go is Hard to Do
Times of Transition Years ago, I helped my kid move to California to pursue a career in acting. Leaving them…
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A Step by Step Way to Advocate for your Child with ADHD
ADHD is one of the most prevalent mental health disorders[1], and we know that it runs in families. It is,…
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It’s Never Too Early to Foster Independence in ADHD Kids
I remember the day well. Parents were dropping off their kids for the first semester of their Freshman year at…
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