The holiday season is a time for giving and receiving, but a gift doesn’t have to be an item you buy or expensive to be special. Low-cost gifts can be more unique and warm the heart like no store-bought item can. That’s because these gifts … Continue reading Holiday Giving: Low-Cost Gifts for Kids with ADHD That Warm the Heart
Author: Alla Lopatin
Giving Thanks: 3 Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holidays
What better way to kick off the holiday season than by reflecting on what we are thankful for? Taking a moment to consider what you are grateful for and expressing appreciation will nourish and sustain your spirit and foster calm. It also strengthens your relationships … Continue reading Giving Thanks: 3 Ways to Express Gratitude During the Holidays
Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
Do you ever face a task you know you need to do but feel frozen to begin? Task paralysis comes from a combination of being overwhelmed by what’s in front of you, disinterest in the task itself, and a negative expectation that you can actually … Continue reading Tired of Wasting Time? Overcome ADHD Task Paralysis Today with 3 Proven Strategies
The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
Can you relate to the following scenario? You are in the kitchen trying to prepare dinner while you are talking on the phone and checking your texts as soon as a notification appears. Meanwhile, your teenage son is watching television while doing math homework and … Continue reading The Myth of Multitasking & Ways to Create Better Routines that Help you Feel Less Stressed and Anxious
Spooky Season: 3 Shocking Halloween Safety Tips for Kids with ADHD
Parents, Halloween is right around the corner, and most kids are giddily anticipating a fun night of costumes, trick or treating and eating way too much candy. Now is a good time to think about safely enjoying the activities the evening has in store. Halloween … Continue reading Spooky Season: 3 Shocking Halloween Safety Tips for Kids with ADHD
ADHD Awareness Month is about celebrating who you are! Accentuate the positive with A+ expert advice.
October is ADHD Awareness Month ̶ a time to reflect on the uniqueness, wonder, and yes, even the bravery shown when managing the challenges of living with ADHD. If you or someone you love has ADHD ̶ you know that it’s not always easy to … Continue reading ADHD Awareness Month is about celebrating who you are! Accentuate the positive with A+ expert advice.
6 Tips for Creating Effective Homework Habits for your Child with ADHD
Sometimes it’s hard for all of us to do things that we find challenging or boring. I certainly like to warm up with something easier before taking on a bigger task. Creating effective homework habits is invaluable for children and teens with ADHD, who tend … Continue reading 6 Tips for Creating Effective Homework Habits for your Child with ADHD
Dealing with ‘Back to School’ Anxiety: 5 Tips to Assist your Child or Teen with ADHD Make a Smooth Transition
Back to school is a time which usually comes with a mix of excitement and worry. For kids and teens with ADHD, there tends to be a little more anxiety around shifting to a school routine and schedule, navigating unfamiliar social dynamics, and a whole … Continue reading Dealing with ‘Back to School’ Anxiety: 5 Tips to Assist your Child or Teen with ADHD Make a Smooth Transition
Managing Screentime: 6 Hacks to Create Healthy Media Habits for Kids and Teens with ADHD
As the digital world plays an ever-growing part in our lives, it is more important than ever to help children establish healthy media habits. A balanced media diet begins with the understanding that screen use is a privilege, not a necessity. As the parent, you … Continue reading Managing Screentime: 6 Hacks to Create Healthy Media Habits for Kids and Teens with ADHD
ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways Adults Can Lighten the Mood with Kids During Difficult Moments
Maintaining a sense of humor when raising ADHD and non-ADHD kids alike is an essential tool for any parent. Children can expand your heart and push your buttons like no one else. But being able to laugh at what happens, at your reactions and sometimes … Continue reading ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways Adults Can Lighten the Mood with Kids During Difficult Moments
