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How to Help Teens Who Aren’t “Living Up to Their Potential”
“If he just applied himself, he could be earning straight A’s! He’s so smart…he’s just not living up to his…
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Social Media Safety Tips For Parents (of Kids of ALL Ages)
The Pros and Cons Adults and students are connected to others digitally, every day, sharing information via one or more…
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How to Get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD, Part 1
It can be incredibly confusing for parents to figure out how to get ACT and SAT Accommodations for ADHD, but…
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Don’t Know What to Say to Kids about Civil Unrest and Tragic Events? Foster Critical Thinking
My daughter called me on January 6, 2021, in the midst of the most profound civil unrest any US citizen…
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A Letter to My ADHD Teenager (About to Leave Home)
I wrote this (many years ago now) at 2:00 a.m. when a fit of panic replaced a good night’s sleep.…
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How to Talk to Kids about ADHD and Other Complex Issues
Welcome to Tea & Tips, where we respond to burning questions from parents and educators – taking aim on one…
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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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Tips for Helping Kids Feel Proud (When They Don’t Like Praise)
Elaine: One of the issues we hear a lot from parents is frustration because their kids don’t take praise well.…
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When Kids Lose Control or Destroy Property
Sometimes our kids get so triggered that they lose control, like hitting and screaming or even destroying property. It’s scary…
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