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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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Our goal is to break down the science behind ditching procrastination and getting started!

Tools to Help Your Child Get Started (Part 1)

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One mother’s journey of talking with her tween about her ADHD diagnosis.

Talking To Tweens About Their ADHD Diagnosis

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As many as 9 out of 10 children with ADHD have difficulty with some aspect of speech or language.

Why Every ADHD Child Needs A Speech Language Evaluation

Speech and Language

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To treat ADHD symptoms, the therapist should primarily be working with the parents.

The 4 Most Effective, Non-Medical Treatments for ADHD

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What is the positive skill you want to teach? Choose yours and follow these steps.

A Simple Strategy to Change Your Child’s Behavior Today

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Listening is an active process that involves paying attention to what is heard. 

What Parents Should Know about Auditory Processing Disorder

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Ask your child, “Is this someone you would feel comfortable talking to if you’re ready?”

Finding the Right Counselor For Your Child

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In many cases, the question parents are asking is: is it ADHD, autism, or both?

Is It ADHD or Autism? Or both?

Evaluations

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When we keep the “future picture” in mind, we can stay focused on our goal and avoid distractions.

Use a Future Picture to Help Your Child Stay Focused and Motivated

Speech and Language

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This simple “trick” almost immediately improved the parent-child relationship.

Help Your Child Self-Regulate by Using Declarative Language

Speech and Language

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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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