Coaching your ADHD child on social skills is more complicated than just telling them when they’ve done something wrong. Believe me, I know how hard it is not to lose your sh-t when your child behaves inappropriately in a social situation. I’ve spent many hours sitting on the sidelines of Jujitsu sweating from the armpits […]
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Do Children Perceive ADHD Differently Than Their Caregivers?
***This is not a sponsored post. I was granted an interview with Dr. Manisha Madhoo, Vice president of Global Medical Affairs, Neuroscience at Shire.*** I cannot tell you have many times I have been asked, “how can I tell if the ADHD medication is helping my child?” As parents, we all want some assurance that […]
The Most Powerful Way To Connect With Your Child
A few weeks ago I was really down in the dumps about my child. His diagnosis is a complex one, and I found myself reverting back to old patterns of negative thinking and speaking. Here is a quote from Suzy Miller, “Negative words carry negative vibration. Positive words carry positive vibration. What do you […]
Brilliant Strategies To Make Your Relationship With Your Child’s Teacher More Productive
Three weeks ago my son told his kindergarten teacher he was going to punch her in the face. Yep, it’s true. My son threatened to punch his sweet, wonderful teacher, whom he loves, in the face. And he was promptly sent to the office. As he should be. [bctt tweet=”Better for the principal to […]
