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How do I Motivate my Child to Turn in Homework?
Does your kid do their homework and then neglect to turn it in? Does that make you…
How to Respond When Your Kid Says Everything is Boring
Diane:“Everything is boring.” Elaine:“Oh, it’s so boring.” Diane:“Oh, my gosh. It is so boring, mom. This is…
Play Your Way to a Higher IQ
Once believed to be static, plenty of evidence now supports the idea that IQ scores are, in fact, influenced by many factors. Genetics play a significant role, of course, but so do physical, socio-economic and educational environments.
Three Steps to Learn From Mistakes Without Shame
My Son’s Learning Experience If you read my article, Natural Consequences Help Kids Learn from Mistakes, you’ll…
College Readiness: What Does That Mean for Kids with ADHD?
By Featured Experts, Dr. Jodie Dawson and Jane Benson, MA, CPCC Fearing Failure? Coach: “What would happen…
Are You (Secretly) Calling Your Child an “Idiot”?
“It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it.” I say that to my kids all…
Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise)
Elaine: One of the issues we hear a lot from parents is frustration because their kids don’t…
Five Practical Steps to Help Kids Start A New School Year
Getting ready to start a new school year is downright frightening for many kids, especially these days….
Let All Teachers Start with a Clean Slate
As the new school year starts, inevitably there is a great deal of discussion – and often…
Why Nagging Doesn’t Work, Especially for Kids with ADHD
Nagging Doesn’t Work – It Tends to Backfire It is a common misconception in the world of…
Let Go, Control Freak Parent!
When Control becomes Control Freak When life gets crazy in ADHD families, the natural tendency for some…
ADHD Management Strategies
You don’t need us to tell you the name of the game with ADHD comes down to…
