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3 Step Method to ACE Communication with Complex Kids & Teens
Am I Doing the Right Thing? One of the most common concerns raised by parents in Sanity Sessions with me…
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Plan Important Conversations
It’s Not Just What You Say, But When (And Where) You Say It Sometimes, we need to talk with our…
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How to Stop the Cycle of Mother-Daughter Battles
Stop The Cycle Many mothers and daughters clash. Moms often start private coaching with me specifically because they see old…
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What to Do When Emotions Get Intense
A Plan Of Calm Emotional intensity can be a huge issue in families of complex kids. Sometimes it’s the kids…
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Tip for Handling it When Kids Don’t Do What You Ask
Diane: So, sometimes when our kids don’t do what we ask, we make this assumption that it’s a sign of…
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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 just the most…
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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 the time. I…
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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 ADHD that nagging…
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Let Go, Control Freak Parent!
When Control becomes Control Freak When life gets crazy in ADHD families, the natural tendency for some of us is…
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