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“Are You Sure?” Choose Words Carefully for Better Results with Kids

My 13-year-old gets credit for this one. The other night, when I asked him to do his…

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From Strongwilled to Willpower: Productivity Hacks

Yes, you can get your strong-willed kid to use willpower! Willpower, in turns out, is like a…

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Treatment and Management of ADD

Note: It is not really true that ADD is different from ADHD; instead, ADD is one type…

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Look for the Positive Traits to Find the Fabulous in Complex Kids

“Accentuate the positive.” It is really great advice that most parent experts reinforce today.  Focus on the…

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A Parent’s Guide to Sexting, Texting, and Teens

Birds do it, bees do it, and unfortunately our teens do it. Or at least they will….

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Do You Speak Digital?

While we don’t know everything about ADHD (yet!), what we do know is that it’s complex, and…

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No More Excuses: Own Your One-More-Thing-Itis

I Have a Confession I suffer from “one-more-thing-itis,” a minor ailment marked by a tendency to run…

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Can You Actually Improve Your Child’s Executive Function?

4 Steps You can Take Right Now to Make a Difference 1. “Do your eyes light up…

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Debunking Common ADD/ADHD Myths

Note: There is a common misconception that ADD and ADHD are different, but ADD is actually one…

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How do I Motivate My Child to do…Anything!?

Here’s a quick tip on how to motivate your child to do anything – yes, anything! Elaine: So,…

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How to Get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD, Part 1

It can be incredibly confusing for parents to figure out how to get ACT and SAT Accommodations…

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Getting Organized is a Messy Business

Helping our kids learn to get themselves organized is one of the greatest challenges we face as…

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