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Strategize Now to Set up a Successful School YearAugust 8, 2019Gather your strength--it's time to set the alarms, make the lunches and buy the supplies. School is starting again. How can you avoid frustration... -
Recent College Grads: Adjustments, Parents' Role, Jobs and Adult LifeJuly 23, 2019What are some of the adjustments that recent college grad kids will be making? Recent college grads have many adjustments to make. Not only are... -
Anxiety and ResilienceJuly 18, 2019Anxiety is a physiological response related to a perceived danger and worried, negative thinking. Basic fight or flight responses are triggered from worries and... -
Got an anxious high schooler with ADHD? Help is here.July 11, 2019Many teens today feel extremely overwhelmed and anxious, especially those who are out-of-the-box thinkers. Life seems constantly demanding and stressful. With the executive functioning... -
"I'm a mess!" How girls with ADHD knock themselves down and what you can do to helpJune 27, 2019Lately, I've been thinking about all of the negative messages kids with ADHD say to themselves, especially girls. Girls are socialized to please others... -
Screens, Summer and SanityJune 24, 2019You are the parent! Repeat. Screens are NOT a right! You are the parent! Repeat. Screens are NOT a right, they are to be earned. Write... -
Want better conversations with your child or teen with ADHD? Use the WAIT-Now MethodJune 12, 2019Do you ever say something to your son or daughter with ADHD and wish you could take it back? Most parents feel this way... -
Teens and Summer JobsApril 18, 2019When teenagers get their first job, they're very excited to make and have their own money. Managing that money, though, is often a bit... -
How You can Avoid the 3 Most Common Mistakes Parents Make with Kids with ADHDApril 10, 2019As you crawl into bed after another long day struggling about school, chores and technology with your child or teen with ADHD, do you... -
More than being oppositional: The different shades of “NO!”May 8, 2019Recently, I was in my office with Sal, an eighth grade boy who was complaining about being bored after school to his mom, Darlene,... -
PARENTS, HERE'S HOW TO TALK TO YOUR TEEN ABOUT SELF CAREMarch 29, 2019Talking to your teen about self care can be difficult, so we spoke with leading experts on teen psychology to find out the best... -
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,...
