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balance in parenting

3 Steps to Balance in Parenting Kids with ADHD

Many of us seem to be struggling with finding balance in parenting kids with ADHD and other…

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Teaching self control

Teaching Self-Control to ADHD Kids, One Structure at a Time

You Know What Temptation Is Like You walk into your favorite coffee shop for a cup –…

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This Too Shall Pass

I wear a pendant around my neck that gets me through everything. A quote from the Song…

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child blames everyone

It’s Your Fault

I recently had a conversation with a client about her son. She explained, “that child blames everyone…

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redirecting without judgment

Redirecting Your Child with ADHD Without Judgment

The Power of Judgment Judgment is a challenging concept. On the one hand, it makes our lives…

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ADD/ADHD teen

Parenting an ADHD Teen: How It Really Works

A Classic Tale My ADHD teen son agreed to do one week of conditioning camp with the…

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Recovering Perfectionist

I’m a Recovering Perfectionist – Want to Join Me?

Failure Fosters Growth As a perfectionist in recovery, there are no 12 steps in my program. It…

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holiday routine

Holiday Routine: The Gift that Keeps on Giving

Ever play Jenga? You build a tower of wooden blocks, and then players take turns removing one…

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managing gift expectations

Holiday “Gift-Obsession” and Managing Expectations

The holidays tend to magnify everything: the streets and houses get more beautiful with lights and decorations;…

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Special-Needs Friendly Santa

Special Needs Friendly Santa Tips for Parents

By (special needs friendly) Santa Claus (with support from Elaine Taylor-Klaus) A Christmas Surprise I had a…

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ADHD Teen Says “I've Got It!”

What To Do When Your ADHD Teen Says “Don’t Worry, I’ve Got It!”

“Don’t Worry” Syndrome If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase from my…

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career readiness in teens

Fostering Career Readiness in Teens

Navigating the journey from adolescence to adulthood brings different experiences for everyone. Some young adults transition into…

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