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Manage Morning Mania in Two (Simple?) Parts
Over and Over Again Sometimes my life feels like Groundhog Day! Each morning my alarm goes off at 5:55. For the…
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Actually, It’s Not That Easy
Kids with ADHD struggle with self-activation, which primarily shows up as a “lack of motivation.” Without a strong motivator, it’s…
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What To Do if You Suspect Depression in Your Kid
We see a lot of parents struggling with raising kids with Depression. Sometimes it’s situational, which happens often in our…
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How to Apologize When You’ve Hurt Your Child’s Feelings: Recovering after a Fight
We all have those moments when something goes wrong and we start pointing the finger to figure out whose “fault”…
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Practical Zen Brain Hacks for Parents: How to Keep Your Cool So Your Kids Can, Too
The parent-child relationship is a battlefield of personalities, talents, deficits, wills, egos, and many other aspects of the humble human’s…
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Stop Yelling
It sounds easy to stop yelling, but it’s not. Many of us really would like to change our behavior. But…
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Meltdown Prevention: Help Kids Raise Their Own Awareness
As a parent, there are two ways to approach the management of emotions and impulses. Meltdown Prevention: Take actions that…
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Helping Adult Kids With ADHD
Misinterpreting The Signs When my stepson came to live with us, he was 14. I didn’t even know what ADHD…
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Holiday “Gift-Obsession” and Managing Expectations
The holidays tend to magnify everything: the streets and houses get more beautiful with lights and decorations; neighbors get cheerier;…
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