Last week at dinner, I asked my family for blogging suggestions. I needed a push. A shove really. I’d started a few blogs over the holidays, but nothing felt right. I didn’t want to waste my time writing about a saturated ADHD topic, either. Normally, my 17-year-old daughter listens while my husband, my son, and […]
ADHD parenting
“My Heart Hurts”: The Power of Hearing Your Child Versus Cheering for Your Child
My son, Will, said this exact statement in middle school one evening as he lay face down on his bed. We had gone to see his long-time psychiatrist, Dr. Michaels, earlier that week to discuss medication. During the appointment, Will acted the same as always; fidgety, but self-assured. Will explained to Dr. Michaels that he […]
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 […]
