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Be Your Child and Teen’s Scribe
Writing is one of the most complex tasks we ask kids to do. It involves almost every aspect of executive…
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Improve Focus with Fidgeting
The more challenging a task or topic, the more fidgeting is needed to learn and retain. One terrific tactic for…
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When Should You Give Your Child a Cell Phone?
In this digital age, kids are getting access to technology earlier and earlier – and it’s making things more difficult…
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Brain Breaks!
Have you ever been in a situation where your kid took 3 hours to do 10 minutes of homework? Our tendency…
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Teach (Positive) Self-Talk
Most of us are pretty good at negative self-talk. We can beat ourselves up like nobody else, and say things…
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Verbalize the Power of the Pause
There is so much value in taking a break — whether it’s deep breathing, counting to 10, or walking away…
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Handle Impulsivity with Word Mirroring
This is a strategy to support kids who struggle with impulsivity and have a difficult time staying focused on something…
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Just Say, “Poor Baby”
Sometimes, we parents talk too much. We want to teach our kids, or we want them to listen to us…
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Create a Personal Cave
With our kids, we want to harness the energy of the hyperactive brain and provide healthy outlets for managing stimulation…
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