ADHD Strategies

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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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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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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What is so important about dropping the question mark when communicating?

We have a challenge for you.  The challenge is to stop putting a question mark at the end of directives you are giving your child. Think for a minute: what does it mean  when you…
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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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Habits and ADHD

habit noun something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Cambridge Dictionary If you haven’t read Atomic Habits by James Clear or The Gap and the Gain by…
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Teach Your Child Creative Problem Solving!

The summer is a great time to learn new skills while having fun. Children and teens that experience the challenges that can come along with ADHD and anxiety sometimes push through their challenges without really noticing…
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ADHD, Anxiety, or Both?

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 children anxious. It can be difficult to determine whether…
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The One Important Step No One Ever Tells You About

The diagnosis of ADHD for your child may leave you feeling confused, perhaps angry, maybe relieved to have a name for the challenges, and always with a mind full of questions. Taking time to process these…
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Creating a Peaceful Sleep Space

We all know that good sleep is essential to feeling lower levels of stress, having more energy, and experiencing better overall health.  What we may haven’t considered is what the space we are sleeping in…
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