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Life Easier for Yourself as an ADHD Parent

5 Tips to Make Life Easier for Yourself as an ADHD Parent

Parenting Can’t Be Automatized Some tasks, like driving, become automatic when we master them. When you’re 16,…

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my fatherhood pendulum

My Fatherhood Pendulum: A Success Story

Among the many things I love about the work I get to do in the world, it…

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What To Do When Kids Push Back With Sass and Disrespect

What To Do When Kids Push Back With Sass and Disrespect

In this tip, Diane and Elaine talk about what to do when kids push back, and their…

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tame the bully within

Model Self-Respect For Your Kids: Tame The Bully Within

The Worst Bully Okay, so October may be National Bullying Prevention Month, but we all know bullying…

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Every Successful Super-Mom Knows

Four Things Every Successful Super-Mom Knows!

*Note to all you Superdads out there: this applies to you, too – so read on! Article…

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put yourself first

Put Yourself First, Mom

This season would not be complete without a message for the mothers of Impact, who have a…

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relationship battles

Relationship Battles: Lay Down Your Sword and Shield

The Power of Language Have you ever noticed how often we use military references in describing human…

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parenting together

Parenting Together: Getting on the Same Page

The Downside of Imagination Imaginary conversations killed our marriage … almost. Article continues below… Want to Go…

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Wanting For Yourself

Wanting For Yourself

Do you have any clue what you are wanting for yourself? I know I struggle with that…

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kids eyes watching

Their Eyes are Watching You!

Actions Speak Louder Our kids don’t miss a trick – they’re watching you. Article continues below… Want…

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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 (Calmly) with ADHD

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

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