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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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empathy

Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens

“What is Empathy? And why is it VERY different from sympathy? Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.”…

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microbiome

What’s a Microbiome, Why Should I Care, and What Do I Do About It?

What’s a microbiome?  Humans host 39 trillion microscopic organisms in every conceivable place in our bodies, from…

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Mornings and Teens

Mornings and Teens with ADHD – Can They End in "I Love You"?

There’s Hope for Teens and Mornings! Dropping kids off at school is something I’d done every day…

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When Kids Have Trouble Hearing the Word No, Try This

What do I do when my kids have trouble hearing the word “no”? How can I get…

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Deal with Family Conflict

How Do You Deal with Family Conflict?

How do you typically deal with conflict when it comes up in your family? Do you walk…

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Epic Meltdown

Even an Epic Meltdown is a Great Parenting Opportunity

Remembering a time when we had an epic meltdown  – and oh, what a great parenting opportunity…

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immaturity

What’s So Wrong with Immaturity?

At the risk of sounding like my great-grandmother from the Old Country, I think kids are growing…

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Senior Year for Parents

Make the Most out of Senior Year for Parents

The last year of high school can be a really tough transition, and not just for your…

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4 Things to Love about Back to School

4 Things to Love About Back to School

The Gift of Back To School Growing up, I always loved September and returning to school. Chances…

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dreading school meetings with teachers

Dreading School Meetings with Teachers? Try These 8 Steps

A client emailed me in a bit of a panic. She asked if I could offer any…

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pause and breathe

Pause & Breathe

Pause and breathe. Calm down. Your body. Your brain. Your spirit. Calm down. When life seems to…

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