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We provide ADHD parenting tips and tricks that are backed by science and easy to use for busy parents. Join us as we grow your confidence in parenting your child with ADHD, so you can watch your child thrive!

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Is Your ADHD Child Defiant? 4 Possible Reasons Why!

Whenever a parent tells me that their child is defiant, I always try to dig a little deeper to find out why?

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders.

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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Executive functioning is something that school-age kids need to use all day!

Executive Functions At School

Executive Function

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ADHD and Homework

Having a space is the first step to success for children with ADHD and homework. 

ADHD and Homework: Set Up Your Space

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ADHD and Social Skills

Most kids with ADHD have a strong desire to make friends. They may need a little help navigating!

ADHD and Friendship: 5 Tips for Parents

Speech and Language

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You are your child’s safe place… they feel safe to release all of the built up stress from the school day!

Surviving The After School Slump

School

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If you didn’t receive encouragement after your child’s ADHD diagnosis, we are here to share some with you today!

9 Encouraging Words For Parents

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There are many benefits of a formal ADHD diagnosis BEYOND medication.

Why Get an ADHD Diagnosis (If I’m Not Giving My Child Medication)?

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If you are parenting more than one child with ADHD, things can get exhausting… and fun!

Parenting Multiple Children With ADHD

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The symptoms of anxiety can be very tricky. This is because, our kids can’t always identify their worries.

6 Common Childhood Anxiety Questions Answered

Anxiety

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Many times, parents fall to one end of the spectrum; they expect too much or too little from their child.

Executive Function Skills By Age

Executive Function

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Holiday gift guide for children with ADHD (and their mamas!)

2022 Holiday Gift Guide for ADHD Families

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Are worry thoughts stopping your child in their tracks? Keeping them from doing things they really enjoy?

ADHD and Worry Thoughts: How do I Help My Child?

Anxiety

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Getting an evaluation scheduled is a wonderful first step to take toward supporting your child!

How Do I Prepare My Child for an ADHD Evaluation?

Evaluations

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Another day, another misplaced water bottle. Kids with ADHD (and their grown-ups!) really benefit from having a place for important items.

Home Organization to Help ADHD

Routines

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reduce mental stress in ADHD parenting

One of the most common questions we hear from parents who are raising a child with ADHD is this: “How do I manage all of this stress??”

ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways to Reduce Mental Stress

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Many schools still recommend grade retention for students who are struggling to learn, despite what the research says.

5 Myths and Facts About Grade Retention

School

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Can you imagine having tools to help your child listen, manage those frequent meltdowns, and connect with your child?

Learn 6 keys for raising a happy and independent child with ADHD

Better than Free Ice Cream!