Right about now, moms are counting down the days (and doing the happy dance) to get the kids back to school. Moms are shopping for clothes, school supplies and whatever else they need to make it a great school year for their kids. And once the kids are back in the classroom, the normal worries […]
ADHD
3 Steps to Becoming a Fierce Advocate for your ADHD Child
Being an advocate for our child is not a solitary activity. The best advocates I know seek help when tackling big issues. Here are three things I’ve learned about advocating for my own ADHD son, and for the children, adolescents, and parents I’ve counseled at work as a child psychologist. #1 Don’t Stick Your Head […]
5 Constructive Strategies To Reduce ADHD-related Challenges
After reading about the suspected causes of ADHD, you may be left feeling frustrated or even guilty. Don’t let those negative feelings suck you in. We’re all doing our best. The point of this blog is to increase your awareness. Information is empowering. Here are a few constructive strategies to reduce ADHD-related Challenges Face Your […]
Five Suspected Causes of ADHD
As a child psychologist, I’ve been asked what causes ADHD 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 is […]
Students With ADHD: 10 Teaching Strategies that Help Students with ADHD Manage Anger
Check out my first guest blog post for Free Spirit Publishing. They asked me to write 10 strategies to help students with ADHD cope with frustration. Over the last 20 years, I have worked with many youth with ADHD who act out in the following ways at school: fighting skipping school throwing desks and chairs […]
My Top Five Favorite Fidgets for ADHD 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 […]
