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Child hates math

What To Do When Your Child Hates Math

Addressing the Negatives Not all kids in school like math. I had one kid who loved it…

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Kids believe what parents tell them

Kids Believe What Parents Tell Them to Believe

Being a parent is one of the most satisfying and difficult jobs we will ever have in…

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Meltdown Prevention

Meltdown Prevention: Help Kids Raise Their Own Awareness

As a parent, there are two ways to approach the management of emotions and impulses. Meltdown Prevention:…

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behavior management

ADHD Behavior Management – Is It All About Teaching Motivation?

Teaching Your ADHD Kids Motivation This is a common refrain at our house – sound familiar? “Son,…

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organize schoolwork

How to Organize Schoolwork for the ADHD Brain

Getting things done… frustrating for your child, and often a time-consuming nightmare for you! How to organize schoolwork…

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Kids With ADHD

Helping Adult Kids With ADHD

Misinterpreting The Signs When my stepson came to live with us, he was 14. I didn’t even…

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happy holidays

Make Your Own Happy Holidays

Ah, the holidays! For years, I felt that my family never saw the best of me because…

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mindful planning

Mindful Planning to End the Year with ADHD (Calmly)

December comes around, and suddenly, it feels like I am riding a rollercoaster. The family visits, parties,…

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Clear Directions

2 Methods to Give Clear Directions and Get Cooperation

How often do you find yourself shouting a request up the stairs or on your way out…

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Is it ADHD or a Language Problem?

Knowledge is power in parenting as in the rest of life. Many factors influence a child’s development….

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How Can a Coffee Filter Help Your Child Manage Impulsivity?

Occasionally, we get letters from our clients that are brilliant stories of their successes. The coach-approach in…

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holiday stress

How To Deck The Halls and Not Get Stressed Out This Holiday

In the pursuit of the “Perfect Holiday,” we run ourselves ragged. The Perfect Gift! The Perfect Meal!…

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