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Coronavirus AnxietyApril 7, 2020Q: What is situational anxiety? A: Situational anxiety occurs when someone is worried about certain environments or events and what will happen in these... -
More than deep breathing: Managing uncertainty in your family during COVID 19March 31, 2020This new “normal” isn’t anything we’re accustomed to. With school closures, social distancing, working from home, job lay-offs and 24/7 family time, everybody is... -
Set Up Routines Now! Tips for being home with kids with ADHD during COVID-19March 17, 2020Has it been another exhausting day of managing your son or daughter with ADHD at home due to school closures from COVID-19? It's tough... -
Kids and Mental Health DaysMarch 10, 2020Mental health days can be very beneficial to kids for a much-needed break from the stress of school, particularly with kids who have ADHD,... -
Sibling Strife: How to stay sane and manage sibling issues in your familyMarch 3, 2020They're at it-again. Your kids are fighting once more, accusing each other of doing or saying something unkind. The argument is escalating quickly into... -
Prioritize it! Teaching kids the difference between NOW and LATERFebruary 17, 2020Do you ever wonder why your child or teen with ADHD can't figure what to do when? They may be capable of listing things... -
Why did you post THAT? Smart Screen Parenting for Kids with ADHDFebruary 4, 2020It's the question I hear from almost every parent I meet: How do I make sure my son or daughter is using technology appropriately?... -
Habits that Hurt Mental HealthJanuary 29, 2020I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social... -
Forget freaking out: How to Parent Panic Attacks in Kids with ADHDJanuary 21, 2020Does your child or teen ever tell you that they are having a panic attack? Or, do they describe symptoms such as shortness of... -
Impact of Watching Scary ShowsJanuary 14, 2020Stranger Things is back on Thursdays. Should you let your child watch it or other scary shows? How to judge if they are ready. Watching anything scary... -
Are you Giving Feedback or Criticism? Recognize the Difference and Change What You're doingJanuary 8, 2020Has this ever happened to you? Your 16 year-old daughter, Layla, agrees to clean her room and picks things up nicely except for the... -
Remember to Celebrate Your Strengths as a Parent This Holiday seasonDecember 23, 2019Recently I read an article in the New York Times about Tom Hanks as he was doing interviews for the release of his new... -
Plan Now for A Happier Family Holiday SeasonDecember 17, 2019As the holidays descend upon us, it's time to sit down and consider how you would like the holidays to with your family. We... -
Feeling Holiday Stress? Start caring for your mental health today!December 3, 2019Happiness during the holiday season for your family really depends on your ability to stay sane and stable in the midst of all of... -
The Benefits of Experiential GiftingNovember 25, 2019Black Friday, Cyber Monday Alternatives People Over Stuff! Giving experiences benefits people in several ways. First, you are offering them something unique that will provide them... -
4 Tools to Manage Panic AttacksNovember 13, 2019Panic attacks are best managed by having a concrete set of steps to follow that you’ve figured out beforehand. When you can identify the...
