adhd and children

Art Therapy Project: The “Emotions and Focus Mandala for ADHD and Anxiety”

Mandalas are an easy and enjoyable art project that combines creativity with structure, making them ideal for improving focus and reducing anxiety. Their repetitive patterns encourage mindfulness and can help individuals with ADHD build executive…
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10 Practical Tips to Manage Impulsivity in ADHD Teens and Tweens

Impulsivity is a common challenge for teens and tweens with ADHD, often leading to difficulties with decision-making, relationships, and self-regulation. While this is a hallmark trait of ADHD, there are strategies to help manage impulsive…
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Discover the Benefits of Mindfulness Exercises for ADHD and Anxiety

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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Can we end the comparisons?

  “When we compare ourselves to others, we reject ourselves. Each of us is extraordinarily unique.”                                       …
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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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Boost Your Child’s Success: Executive Functioning Tools for ADHD Parenting

Visualization, drawing, movement, and mindfulness share a powerful commonality: they can all serve as effective tools for combating forgetfulness. These strategies go beyond traditional methods, offering dynamic ways to help children with ADHD improve their…
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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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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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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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