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The Flip Sides of ADHD: Balancing the Challenges and Strengths

ADHD can be so confusing for parents, educators, children, coaches and caregivers! We like to think about ADHD through the lens of extremes so this week we are going to take a closer look. It…
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Have you ever wondered what weakened executive functioning skills are?

Do you ever wonder what is happening in your child’s brain? Everything we do is connected to executive functioning skills and we can have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. Executive Functioning Skills…
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Michael Jordan and Visualization Techniques

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” — Michael Jordan Ask your child if they are familiar with  Michael Jordan. He credits much of his success to the power of visualization…
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Visualization, Drawing, Movement, and Mindfulness Have One Thing in Common!

Visualization, Drawing, Movement, and MIndfulness have one thing in common. They can all be used as tools to help with forgetfulness. Of course we all know making a list or checklist can be helpful when…
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The Art of Happiness — and Self-Esteem

  Anyone feeling overwhelmed?  The extremes of ADHD can cause confusion, frustration, and can cause self doubt for both the person experiencing ADHD and for parents and caregivers. That is why educating yourself about the…
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Help your Child LOVE Their Brain

ADHD is all about extremes. Extreme attention and inattention, extreme emotions, extreme likes and dislikes, extremes in levels of energy; we could keep going!  These extremes can be frustrating to not only you but to…
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Consistency Matters—we know this is true.

Being a consistent parent means creating predictable daily routines, following through on consequences and reinforcing strategies. We know we need to be consistent, but the big question is how can we be consistent? It is…
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Reset anyone?

  Anyone feeling like they need a reset? Like an emotional, intellectual, or physical one? Maybe all three?   We know you are sick of hearing the whole “you can’t take care of others if…
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Teaching Unknowns

Unknowns can bring us fun and excitement or sadness, frustration, and anxiety.   What a combination! Unknowns are similar to the natural extremes the ADHD brain experiences everyday. They are confusing and how we react…
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Holiday Stress Part II

Do you ever feel like the days are moving so quickly that you haven’t stopped to even notice how you or your child are really doing? We all pay attention to big emotions, our own…
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