As a child psychologist, I’ve been asked what causes inattention by hundreds of times, mostly by parents. To this day, my husband still believes that if we had made our accident-prone toddler wear a helmet, he may not have ADHD. I remind him that our son was probably accident-prone because he had ADHD. The truth […]
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10 Teaching Strategies that Help Quick-to-Frustrate Students Settle in the Classroom
Check out my first guest blog post for Free Spirit Publishing. They asked me to write 10 strategies to help students cope with frustration. Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with many kids who lash out regularly in school. My referral sheets often look like this: Suspended for fighting Flips-off teachers and walks out […]
My Top Five Favorite Fidgets for Kids
As a child psychologist, I am beholden to fidgets. They have made my ADHD evaluations and therapy sessions WAY more pleasant. The relief on kid’s faces when they spot my fidget basket always makes my day – and theirs. Instead of immediately plotting to escape, children with restless minds and bodies can settle in and […]
Top 5 Parenting Supports Your ADHD Child Needs
As a parent or caregiver, it’s hard to know where to focus your energy, especially when your child has ADHD. Should you spend your efforts searching for the right tutor because of that failing math grade, create a new snazzy chore chart, or consider a new medication option? As a seasoned parent of an ADHD […]
Does Your Child Struggle to Focus in School? Here are My Top Five Suggestions:
When your child struggles to focus and learn in school, it can feel heart-wrenching. You worry that your child won’t be able to meet his goals, that you’ve failed him by not getting him tested sooner, and you feel TERRIBLE about how many times you lost your temper with him. But here’s the thing: Your […]
