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Summer Vacations with ADHD: 5 Beat The Heat Tips for FamiliesJune 29, 2022Aah, the thrill of family vacations! Everyone piles in the car, bus or plane for a fun-filled week of togetherness and Hollywood happily-ever after endings,... -
Smoother Conversations with ADHD: Tips for managing attention, memory, impulsivity and anxiety while socializingJune 22, 2022Conversations can be tough for folks with ADHD, ASD or LD. It can be difficult to track the conversation flow and stay focused on a...
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Overcoming Negative Thinking: 5 Tips for Adults with ADHDJune 16, 2022Have you ever noticed how people with ADHD, regardless of their age, remember, the negative things people say about them more than the positive? While...
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Creating Stress-Free Summer Routines for Kids with ADHDJune 9, 2022School is finally out, and everybody in the family exhales with a collective sigh of relief. No more harried mornings, bothersome homework sessions or arguments...
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6 Tips for Parenting College Students with ADHD During Summer BreakJune 2, 2022As another school year is winding down, you may be preparing for your college student with ADHD to come back home for a while. Whether...
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Coping with the recent mass shootings: Advice for processing senseless gun violence in AmericaMay 26, 2022I had planned to write a blog this week on a hot topic related to ADHD–avoidance procrastination. It was outlined and researched. But, when I...
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Organizing Tips for ADHD Adults Who Feel Unmotivated: Pivoting from procrastination to productivityMay 18, 2022Do you see a pile of unfolded laundry, turn around, and run away? Are you feeling like your get-up-and-go took off and left for Bermuda?...
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Worried and Watchful: 7 Strategies for Helping Neurodivergent Kids Manage AnxietyMay 11, 2022Most kids and adults just want their anxiety to go away NOW. As parents, we try to anticipate and cope with the fear of our...
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Consistent Parenting in ADHD Families: A 5-step plan for improving cooperation and communicationApril 30, 2022Many parents who are frustrated with their ADHD children come into my office and complain that “No matter what we do, our child doesn’t change....
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Therapy for ADHD: 5 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist for a Child, Teen or Adult with ADHDApril 27, 2022Recently, I received an email from a mom whose 11 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. She said, “I am trying...
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Managing Meltdowns and ADHD with the 4 R's: How to help calm and reconnect with kids and teensApril 20, 2022It’s a rainy Saturday, and you decide to bake chocolate chip cookies with your son, Leo (age 10), who has ADHD, and your daughter, Anya...
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Helping your ADHD Teen Get Out of the “Compare and Despair” Trap: Strategies for Nurturing Self-AcceptanceApril 13, 2022Can you think of a time when you compared yourself to others and felt good about yourself? How about a time when you felt like...
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The 4 Steps to New Habits with ADHD: Taking control of your routines to better meet your goalsApril 6, 2022Do you have a habit of saving old boxes in case you might need them at some point in the future? Or, perhaps you let...
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Emotional Wellness Strategies for Women with ADHD: How to reduce self-criticism & build self-confidenceMarch 29, 2022March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate women’s strength, accomplishments and contributions. Women carry a lot on their shoulders–from family, community,...
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Reducing Regret as an ADHD Adult with the 4R'sMarch 23, 2022Do you live with regrets? Regrets for things that you’ve done or things that you wish you had tried? If so, you are in good...
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How to Nurture Connected Independence in Kids & Teens with ADHD: Parenting with the 5C’s FrameworkMarch 16, 2022As a parent, we have many hopes for our kids. We aim to teach them lifelong social and emotional skills while helping them be more...
