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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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Keep in mind, most blurting and sound effects often indicate a missing skill or help the child self regulate.

Classroom Strategies for Blurting

School

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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

ADHD

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We generally recommend that all children with ADHD should have a 504-Plan (or IEP) in place.

Does My Child With ADHD Need a 504-Plan At School?

School

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Children with inattentive ADHD behave distinctly different than children with hyperactive/impulsive ADHD.

What is Inattentive ADHD in Children?

ADHD

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Children with ADHD thrive with routines. Unfortunately, their normal routines are usually disrupted during the holidays.

7 Tips for Kids with ADHD During the Holidays

Routines

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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)?

ADHD

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Self-regulation is the ability to control one’s feelings, thoughts, behaviors, and attention.

4 Strategies to Help Your ADHD Child Self-Regulate

ADHD

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To be honest, my anxiety has been around for most of my life, but it all came painfully to the surface.

My Own Journey With Social Anxiety (Part 1)

Anxiety

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The first few weeks of school can be a tough transition. Check out three tips to make it smoother.

3 Back-to-School Strategies for Children with ADHD

ADHD

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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

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