Posts Written By: Holly Oberacker

Strengthening Executive Functioning in ADHD Teens: A Parent’s Guide to Better Organization and Focus

Last summer, when we met Sarah and her mom, Lila, their frustration was evident. Both were overwhelmed—not just by the pandemic, but also by the struggle to keep up with schoolwork. Lila felt like all…
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6 Critical Factors in Your Child’s Treatment Plan

      Did you know that the discovery of Penicillin in 1928 was discovered because the inventor was a slob!  Alexander Fleming decided to leave a bacteria experiment halfway through because he wanted to…
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ADHD, Anxiety, or Both?

Anxiety is common in kids with ADHD. According to a CDC study 2016, about 3 in 10 children with ADHD experience anxiety.  Many of the challenges that come with ADHD can make kids anxious. It…
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What To Do About Anxiety

Children and teens have it hard these days.  We can no longer say “you have it so easy, back in my day…..”   We didn’t have social media, constantly evolving school technology, or a global…
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Reset!

Parenting is not easy—well at least some of the time it's not.  There are highs and lows, laughter and tears, frustration and acceptance, and feelings of joy that make your heart feel like it is…
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5 Key Steps to Building Self Esteem

What if your child had the self awareness to understand her brain, embrace her learning style, and advocate for herself when needed?  This isn’t a dream or something you should think about being far away…
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The Power of Self Awareness and Strategy Development

Matt was a sophomore in high school and came to Navigating ADHD a month into going remote due to Covid.  Matt had always struggled with turning in assignments on time and advocating for himself.  Remote…
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Another Success Story!

Alexis was 12 years old when she first came to Navigating ADHD for coaching and art therapy.  She wasn’t exactly sure why her mom was bringing her to see us-just that she got in trouble…
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Stories of Success

When Sally first came to Navigating ADHD for coaching sessions she was a very frustrated 15 year old girl.  She was not happy that her parents were “making her” come meet me.  She claimed that…
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10 Rules of Parenting During a Pandemic

  Do not compare yourself to Pinterest Parents. This is our number one rule! You know who we are talking about—the moms and dads that post perfectly coiffed kids sitting at their stylized remote learning…
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