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Walking on Eggshells? How to Help ADHD Kids Control Emotions
Jordan’s mom was near tears. “What can I do about the roller coaster of emotions that Jordan…
Saboteur Management: How to Silence Your Inner Critic
Getting Rid of the Gremlins Gremlins – we all have them. What are they and why do…
What’s Possible When Teachers and Coaches Understand ADHD
Hilary is physically active with good eye-hand coordination. She has a love-hate relationship with organized sports. She…
SPECT Scans: My Perspective on Brain Imaging
In 1991 I was a psychiatrist for nearly a decade before I ever ordered a brain scan…
Help Your Team Create Effective IEP Goals
The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is the cornerstone of special education. A good IEP relies on individualized…
Make Mistakes Matter Of Fact
Diane and I hear it all the time on our group coaching calls, and with our private…
Wisdom for Parents from CHADD Conferences
Back From CHADD We’ve always had amazing experiences at CHADD’s (Children and Adults with ADHD) annual conference,…
How Do You Know if Your Child Has a Mental Illness?
It has been almost 10 years since my daughter, Linea, was diagnosed with a mental illness. Since…
Tips For Surviving Your ADHD Child’s Adolescence
Adolescence is one of my favorite age groups to treat in my practice. However, when my oldest…
Tips For Talking to (Anxious) Kids About School Shootings
How do you explain the impossible to children? How do you instill confidence and calm when children…
Socks in the Dogfood: Managing Distractible ADHD Kids
Socks In The Dog Food Bin? Yes. I found my teenage son’s socks in the dog food…
Educational Coaching: What Is It And How Is It Different?
Across the world today, students are seen as active participants in their education and academic development. No…
