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Take the Shame Out of Making a Mess
Life is Messy! Kids have a tendency to make a mess. They spill things, break things, knock into things. They…
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Handling Unwanted Advice About Parenting Complex Kids
Finding The Good As parents of complex kids, we regularly ask friends, family, and perfect strangers to give our kids…
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Shedding the Shoulds
The moment I stopped ‘should-ing’ all over myself, life changed for the better. I know you’ve been there, so you…
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Don’t Tell Your Kids to Say, “I’m Sorry”
I’m Sorry, But… …This 4 minute NPR story about APOLOGIZING got my attention, and I believe it deserves yours –…
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Does Your Parenting Style Work for ADHD?
The following article is adapted from Mark Bertin’s Book, “The Family ADHD Solution” . This article is an overview of…
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Help Your ADD/ADHD Child: Change Your Perspective
I have ADHD. My daughter and one of my sons have ADHD. I think that people with ADHD represent some…
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Using Code Words
In our family, as long as I can recall, we’ve used code words to ease and improve communication. When my…
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What I Wish My Mom Knew When I Was a Kid with ADHD
It’s no secret: parenting a complex child can be difficult. Things are constantly changing and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Over…
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Managing Emotions with Two Sides of a Coin Principle
What Do Tantrums and Eye Color Have in Common? A common description of children with ADHD is that they are…
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