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School is Hard for kids

3 Tips for Parents when School is Hard for Complex Kids

A Double Struggle When school is hard for kids, parents struggle, too, right?! Seriously, what does it…

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school

When Smart Kids Struggle with School

If I live to be 100, I’ll never forget the joy of that afternoon, overshadowed by the…

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Help with homework

How to Help ADHD Kids with Homework: Be a Body Double

What It Means To Be A Body Double? Tonight, I helped my daughter with her homework. She…

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How to Motivate Your Child to Become a Life-Long Learner

It’s rare to find a student who consistently exhibits strong motivation towards all academic subjects. Jennifer may…

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5 Steps to Take BEFORE Using Technology to Get Organized

Technology Series: Part 1 As a parent, you know you can use technology to help yourself and…

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Assistive Technology & ADHD: A Guide for Parents & Students

Technology is all around us, providing for many of the conveniences we enjoy in a modern society….

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Preparing Students with ADHD for Success at College

Sending students with ADHD to college can be thrilling and nerve-wracking for parents, especially if they have…

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high school

Why High School is REALLY HARD!

Step Into a High Schooler’s Shoes Most people in the workforce have one job, with fairly consistent…

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Kids Who are Falling Behind

Standing Up For Kids Who Are Falling Behind

About a year ago, I bumped into a mom from elementary school days whom I hadn’t seen…

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brain maturity

The Link Between Brain Maturity & Academic Success with ADHD

For years, clinicians in the ADHD community debated if a link existed between a child’s brain development…

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Help My Teen is Falling Behind!

When your teen is falling behind in school, beyond just focusing on the schoolwork that is not…

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College Readiness and College Success

It’s tempting to ignore the looming shadow that is college. It’s the monster under the bed, the…

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