ADHD children

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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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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Holiday Stress Part 1!

The holidays bring us excitement, memories, and unfortunately– too often for families impacted by ADHD–stress and frustration.   With an understanding of why the holidays can wreak such havoc for a child with ADHD and a…
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Constant motion?

One of the top five things children that are fidgety tell us is that when you say or yell “Stop!” they just can’t. They want to stop but they literally can’t. Lots of times children…
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What is so important about dropping the question mark when communicating?

We have a challenge for you.  The challenge is to stop putting a question mark at the end of directives you are giving your child. Think for a minute: what does it mean  when you…
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There is always a way…..

“Everything is figureoutable.” Marie Forleo This concept is so powerful because it takes out the notion that there is nothing to be done when facing a serious challenge. This doesn’t mean there are always perfect…
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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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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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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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