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Important New Research Alert: What you can do to make sure your student gets what they needMarch 14, 2019Important New Research Alert: What you can do to make sure your student gets what they need A recent national study of approximately 2500 youth... -
Beat Back Negative Self-Talk with 'Celebration'March 7, 2019On my recent work trip to CA, I had the privilege of meeting with a group of high school students with ADHD, LD and... -
Women: Change Your Relationship with the Negative VoiceMarch 1, 2019Eliminating negative thinking is unrealistic for anyone, but reducing it is crucial for fostering self-esteem and resiliency, two key issues for women. You have to... -
Bring Humor to Challenging SituationsFebruary 1, 2019Having a sense of humor when raising kids is an essential tool for any parent. Children can expand your heart and push your buttons... -
Busting Myths about ADHD Once and For AllJanuary 9, 2019Are you tired of defending ADHD to skeptics? Despite the fact that one in ten children in the United States is diagnosed with ADHD,... -
Manage Anxiety in Your ADHD KidsMarch 15, 2017This month's blog is actually an interview that I had with the team at ImpactADHD. com. It focuses on building resilience and competency as... -
Reduce Holiday Overwhelm--Simplify!December 10, 2016Despite our best intentions, it seems like most families are frequently more stressed by the holiday season that they would like. Between our regular... -
Making ADHD Family Vacations Fun!July 31, 2016"Are we there yet?" "How much longer?" Family vacations often start with high hopes. Everyone imagines bubbly laughter, good food and happy connections. You... -
Get More Love in Your ADHD FamilyMay 20, 2016Too often ADHD families are so busy dealing with the stress of daily living that cultivating loving connections can take a back seat more... -
Creating incentives that workApril 22, 2016Creating Incentives that Work: How to do you get your child or teen to do things around the house? Do you ask your daughter nicely to set... -
Change Writing Challenges into Writing SuccessesMarch 11, 2016Over the years, I have noticed that many, many ADHD kids seem to have trouble with writing. While some kids like it because it... -
Avoid holiday stress: Practice gratitude with your ADHD childDecember 26, 2015It's that holiday time of the year again. In all of the hustle and bustle to plan get togethers, shop for presents, wrap them and... -
Frustrated and fed up? Use the the 5 C's of ADHD Parenting!October 26, 2015Parents often ask me for the keys to raise their ADHD kids into effective, happy adults. Sometimes it's hard for them to see that... -
To Time Out or Not to Time Out?September 4, 2015Many parents of ADHD children and teens come into my office and report that nothing really works in terms of discipline and consequences. “My... -
Keeping the Vacation Alive After You Return HomeAugust 5, 2015How many of us long for our family summer vacations and then feel like they whiz by all too quickly? We return from our... -
Avoiding the Summer SlumpJuly 1, 2015"School's over. YAY! I have no homework today!" Do these words sound familiar? Most children and teens with ADHD (and without it) are thrilled to have a...
