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Habits that Hurt Mental HealthOctober 4, 2019I see a few major habits in my clients that hurt their mental health more than help them. Spending too much time on social... -
Frustrated by Inconsistent Progress? Change Your Expectations and Nurture EffortingSeptember 26, 2019It happened again. Tonight when you went to take your daughter's phone for the evening, she argued with you. Even though, you've had this... -
Negative Assumptions about Students with DisabilitiesSeptember 18, 2019Yes, we are all more than our diagnosis, but negative assumptions about students with disabilities run rampant in our culture. Often kids with learning... -
Teen Hormones and the ADHD brain? Helping Kids in TransitionSeptember 13, 2019As they enter adolescence, boys and girls with ADHD may not be able to articulate what is swirling around inside of them. Quick to... -
Manage big feelings better: Reduce triggers by noticing bodily signalsSeptember 5, 2019For kids with ADHD, managing intense emotions can be extra tough. In the heat of the moment, it’s hard for any of us to... -
Academic Support for Teens & College StudentsAugust 28, 2019School-based interventions improve academic performance and social relationships. For high school students with ADHD who already run a higher risk for underachievement and dropping...
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Anxiety and FoodAugust 22, 2019Q: What foods might spike anxiety ... and why? A: Although I am not a medical doctor, I've observed that especially sugary foods or... -
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...
