ADHD Treatment

Why we need a pause……

Let’s assess how “back to school” is going!  How are you doing with any goals you have for yourself like, not checking Powerschool, Google Classroom or Aspen everyday? Or maybe one of your “back to…
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Why ADHD and Unknowns Don’t Mix Well

There isn’t a week that goes by that we aren’t talking to a client and their parents about what “unknowns” can do to the ADHD brain.   Joey and his mom came in for a session…
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Steps for Walking the Fine Line Between Doing Too Much and Too Little

“I am so afraid that if I don’t double check that my child passed in their missing homework then they will forget and fail.”  We understand that this is a valid concern, trust us we…
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Habits and ADHD

habit noun something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it Cambridge Dictionary If you haven’t read Atomic Habits by James Clear or The Gap and the Gain by…
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Teach Your Child Creative Problem Solving!

The summer is a great time to learn new skills while having fun. Children and teens that experience the challenges that can come along with ADHD and anxiety sometimes push through their challenges without really noticing…
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Paying Attention to Cues

One of our foundational strategies for helping children and teens build self care skills is simply through boosting self awareness. Children need to know what bring them joy and what brings them feelings of overwhelm. …
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Let’s get creative!

So what is one thing you did for yourself last week? What is one thing you did for someone else?  Remember this doesn’t have to be complicated :-) Being creative is a wonderful way to…
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What Expectations?

Once your child has been diagnosed with ADHD or anxiety, pausing to evaluate your approach is the first step in any journey towards success. You will want to take this first step over and over…
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Are you asking lots of leading questions? Here is what to do instead.

We know that you are aware that how you communicate either escalates or deescalates your child’s emotions.  Being aware of how you communicate as a parent can be difficult as many emotions are involved.   What…
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Tips for Helping Your Child Adapt to Change

Adapting to change requires that the brain is able to slow down and think logically. Children and teens with ADHD, Anxiety, or weakened Executive Functioning skills may find this challenging.  With all of the unknowns…
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