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curiosity

Video: Where’s Your Curiosity?

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When Parenting is Scary: Parenting Kids with Depression, Anxiety, and More

In a coaching group for parents of young adults (ages 18 to 30something), a beleaguered mom asked…

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Life Easier for Yourself as an ADHD Parent

Why Can’t I Put Myself to Bed?

Ah, how time flies. I wrote this blog post nearly two decades ago, years before I had…

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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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Special-Needs Friendly Santa

Special Needs Friendly Santa Tips for Parents

By (special needs friendly) Santa Claus (with support from Elaine Taylor-Klaus) Article continues below… Want to Go…

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kids with no clear diagnosis

Raising Complex Kids With No Clear Diagnosis

The first ten years of my life as a parent really sucked. No, they didn’t really suck….

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minivan mom

Top 5 Ways to Survive Being a Stay in the Minivan Mom (SIMM)

When I left my successful, full time sales job to happily become a stay-at-home mom (SAHM,) I…

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enough time

Yes, Virginia, There IS Enough Time!

Less. More. Enough. Article continues below… Want to Go from Chaos to Calm? Download a free tipsheet,…

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family members have ADHD

Help! My Family Members Have ADHD and I Feel Powerless

The parents and romantic partners of people with ADHD often feel powerless to influence what happens in…

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Dive Bomber Parent

Become A Dive Bomber Parent

Are you a Helicopter parent? It’s easy to become one when your kid has ADHD. It seems…

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Table

Alone At The Table

“My spouse is not at the table with me on the issues surrounding my Complex child.” Article…

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Managing Summer Stressors: A Message to Moms with ADHD

Managing Summer Stressors: A Message to Moms with ADHD

Do you remember the joy you felt as a child on the last day of school before…

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