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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Building Empathy In Children
In the midst of our current public health crisis and cultural conflict, building empathy in children has become more important than ever. First things first – sympathy and empathy are not** the same thing. My son, who is both ADHD and high functioning autistism, has no problem feeling sympathy for another child who has been […]
Teaching Children About Compromise
Teaching children about compromise is more important now than ever. You and I are at home trying to wear all the hats. We are mothers, partners, parents, teachers, and community organizers. Soon we will be camp directors for the summer. I don’t know about you, but my ability to manage conflict has decreased in the […]
