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Success with ADD/ADHD: A Strength Based Approach
We live in a performance-oriented world. It’s a world where too much emphasis is placed on identifying…
Six Things to STOP Saying to your ADHD Kids
One of the most common questions I hear from parents – in coaching sessions, on training calls – is “how do I say that so that my child will respond?”
Take the Toilet Paper Test
Do you prefer that the toilet paper roll be pulled from the bottom or the top? The…
Parenting ADHD Lonely? Connect at CHADD
Parenting a Child with ADHD Can Be Lonely It’s easy to feel like you’re in it by…
A Thank You Letter to my Non-ADHD Son From His ADHD Mom!
My recent High School graduate grew up as the oldest child in a family filled with special…
What Kids Think Parents Should Know About ADHD & Motivation
So, what do kids think parents should know about ADHD? Almost 13-year-old author, Selene Ashewood, has some…
Love Notes: Marriage Savers That Help Your Kids, Too
Yes, it’s true – love notes can save a marriage AND help your kids be successful, too!…
Improve Focus with Fidgeting
The more challenging a task or topic, the more fidgeting is needed to learn and retain. One…
"American Idol" Taught 7 Key Life Lessons to Kids
Farewell, “American Idol.” Thanks for helping me raise great kids. “American Idol” was ‘appointment television’ for my…
Teen Cell Phone Contract: Setting Clear Expectations
Setting clear expectations with our kids is one of the most important things we parents can do…
Create a Personal Cave
With our kids, we want to harness the energy of the hyperactive brain and provide healthy outlets…
