Parenting

Why Consistency Matters: How Daily Routines Improve ADHD Focus and Success

Being a consistent parent means creating predictable daily routines, following through on consequences and reinforcing strategies. We know we need to be consistent, but the big question is how can we be consistent? It is…
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Reset anyone?

  Anyone feeling like they need a reset? Like an emotional, intellectual, or physical one? Maybe all three?   We know you are sick of hearing the whole “you can’t take care of others if…
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Teaching Unknowns

Unknowns can bring us fun and excitement or sadness, frustration, and anxiety.   What a combination! Unknowns are similar to the natural extremes the ADHD brain experiences everyday. They are confusing and how we react…
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Holiday Stress Part 1!

The holidays bring us excitement, memories, and unfortunately– too often for families impacted by ADHD–stress and frustration.   With an understanding of why the holidays can wreak such havoc for a child with ADHD and a…
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Constant motion?

One of the top five things children that are fidgety tell us is that when you say or yell “Stop!” they just can’t. They want to stop but they literally can’t. Lots of times children…
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Wait! Don’t hit send…YET!

Can we talk about feeling over the top defensive when you receive an email from your child’s teacher and you feel like they just don’t “get” your child? Or how about being extremely angry when…
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Parent Teacher Conferences, Oh My!

How did teacher conferences go for you this year?  Teacher conferences, you either look forward to them or dread them. They just don’t seem to be the type of thing we feel indifferent about.  A…
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There is always a way…..

“Everything is figureoutable.” Marie Forleo This concept is so powerful because it takes out the notion that there is nothing to be done when facing a serious challenge. This doesn’t mean there are always perfect…
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Why we need a pause……

Let’s assess how “back to school” is going!  How are you doing with any goals you have for yourself like, not checking Powerschool, Google Classroom or Aspen everyday? Or maybe one of your “back to…
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Why ADHD and Unknowns Don’t Mix Well

There isn’t a week that goes by that we aren’t talking to a client and their parents about what “unknowns” can do to the ADHD brain.   Joey and his mom came in for a session…
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