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No More Helicopter Parent
Become a Dive Bomber Parent This week we were talking about what most parents want for their…
ADHD Medication is Not an “Easy” Fix
In a discussion about late afternoon mood “crashes” and emotional management, my client Janine wondered aloud, “But I…
A Secret Ingredient to Academic & Social Success: Exercise
What if I told you that there is a free and abundant resource that will help your…
Sleep and ADHD: Does Your Child Have a Sleep Disorder?
Barbara Luther was my first ADHD coach, and she continues to be one of my favorite resources…
Verbalize the Power of the Pause
There is so much value in taking a break — whether it’s deep breathing, counting to 10,…
How to Help Your Child’s Working Memory (with ADHD)
What Is Working Memory Working memory is our internal Post-it note, the place where we hold information…
Teen Cell Phone Contract: Setting Clear Expectations
Setting clear expectations with our kids is one of the most important things we parents can do…
The Biggest Secret to Raising Confident, Independent Kids
Most of us want our kids to become more confident and independent. We know their future success…
Handle Impulsivity with Word Mirroring
This is a strategy to support kids who struggle with impulsivity and have a difficult time staying…
Just Say, “Poor Baby”
Sometimes, we parents talk too much. We want to teach our kids, or we want them to…
Create a Personal Cave
With our kids, we want to harness the energy of the hyperactive brain and provide healthy outlets…
How to REALLY Get your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
This is our kitchen sink (for real). Yours is probably far cleaner, but the general setup is…
