Parenting

The Path from A to Z

Lots of teenage clients mention feeling different and question whether or not they really might be lazy because people often tell them to “try harder.”  When we start talking about all of our brains being…
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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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How do you feel about self care?

  When you hear “self care” does it sound self indulgent? Does it make you feel guilty when you think about it because you were raised to give to others and not worry about yourself…
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Are you asking lots of leading questions? Here is what to do instead.

We know that you are aware that how you communicate either escalates or deescalates your child’s emotions.  Being aware of how you communicate as a parent can be difficult as many emotions are involved.   What…
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Art and Anxiety Mix Well Together!

You may be surprised to learn that creating art is not reserved just for “artsy” people and can have countless benefits, especially for anxious children.  Using a creative approach to addressing anxiety can be a…
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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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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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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 Aftermath of Parent Teacher Conferences

  We just had to start with some laughter because the aftermath of teacher conferences can really throw us for a loop! You may have heard “Liza has made a fantastic transition to 5th grade”…
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