parenting and adhd

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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Stop Yelling and Communicate

Besides unconditional love, communicating effectively is the most important thing you can give to your child. Here are our favorite tips: Top Communication Tips 1. Be in close proximity. It may be easier to simply yell down…
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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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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 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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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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Our Favorite Parenting Strategy

Our absolute favorite parenting strategy is the “redo”.  This is where the learning happens for both us and our children.  And you can use it forever!   Did you know that your IQ drops significantly when…
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We Appreciate You!

We would love for you to remember these words as we start 2022.  We want you to acknowledge that no one does this parenting thing perfectly! Give yourself the gift of grace this year! On…
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Step By Step Thinking Take 2

Have a listen or read this week's blog below! When there are challenges with executive functioning skills the brain typically skips over this whole “step by step” thinking process.  Think of a messy file cabinet,…
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The Magical Binder Clip

  Have a listen and here all about the cool use of a binder clip! We would love to hear stories about your child's brilliance so comment here!
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