Parenting

Creating Calm: Your Child’s Dream Space for Focus and Fun!

I Creating a calm space for your child with ADHD can significantly enhance their ability to focus, relax, and manage sensory overload. The right environment plays a crucial role in nurturing their emotional well-being and…
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Wondering Where to Start When You or Your Child Get an ADHD Diagnosis?

Navigating the world of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) treatment can be a daunting task, especially for those who are neurodivergent or parenting children with special needs. With the rising awareness of mental health issues, understanding the…
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Reading can be a wonderful adventure!

Yes! School is almost out for summer! Exciting, right? Or is it scary and stressful? We get it–it's both.  We don’t have to pack lunches and monitor homework but we do have to figure out…
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What does being mindful even mean?

Mindfulness is a word we hear all the time, but what exactly does it mean? Mindfulness means staying “present” and “in the moment.”   Sounds amazing, right? Not worrying about the future or stressing out about…
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Wondering how to buy back some time?

Spring cleaning anyone? Anyone love how it feels when everything is tidy but get really overwhelmed just thinking about it? Feeling like you just don’t have time for all of the projects? We are raising…
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The Flip Sides of ADHD: Balancing the Challenges and Strengths

ADHD can be so confusing for parents, educators, children, coaches and caregivers! We like to think about ADHD through the lens of extremes so this week we are going to take a closer look. It…
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Have you ever wondered what weakened executive functioning skills are?

Do you ever wonder what is happening in your child’s brain? Everything we do is connected to executive functioning skills and we can have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. Executive Functioning Skills…
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Michael Jordan and Visualization Techniques

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” — Michael Jordan Ask your child if they are familiar with  Michael Jordan. He credits much of his success to the power of visualization…
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Visualization, Drawing, Movement, and Mindfulness Have One Thing in Common!

Visualization, Drawing, Movement, and MIndfulness have one thing in common. They can all be used as tools to help with forgetfulness. Of course we all know making a list or checklist can be helpful when…
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The Art of Happiness — and Self-Esteem

  Anyone feeling overwhelmed?  The extremes of ADHD can cause confusion, frustration, and can cause self doubt for both the person experiencing ADHD and for parents and caregivers. That is why educating yourself about the…
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