Physical activity is valuable for all children. And involvement in organized sports can bring important skills and life lessons. But when a child has ADHD there can be some added challenges. And when the coach working with the child is unaware of the unique challenges this child faces, there can be added stress – and … Read more
The new school year is about to begin. Are you ready? Is your child? How will you each know? To answer that question, you first each need to consider what you want the outcome to be. What accomplishments and feelings would you each like to have on the last day of school? Essentially, what are … Read more
Teaching life skills to children and teens with ADHD is no simple (or quick) task. Weak executive functions and limited parental patience interfere with the process, but learning life skills is critical not only for gaining independence but also for improving self-esteem. Here are five good tasks to teach. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL … Read more
For over ten years, I have been working with parents of children who have ADHD, executive function challenges, learning challenges, and behavioral challenges. When parents initially contact me, they are often seeking support to help their children directly. Our skilled Coaches do provide direct support to teens and college students. But, parents sometimes become disappointed … Read more
I often work with parents of kids who are in their 20’s. When your child has passed the teen years and is not entirely “launched,” the issues become more complex and stressful. We must ask ourselves, what are reasonable and appropriate expectations? How do we set boundaries while managing our parental stress? To begin to … Read more
Moms and female professionals often approach me, after my workshops and conferences, and share with me their personal stories of discovering that THEY may have ADHD. The descriptions I give triggers a recognition in them that helps them realize that perhaps many of the challenges, struggles, and frustrations they experienced as girls and adults stem … Read more
I first learned to enjoy expressive and research writing while I was in graduate school. This was also when I was introduced to computers (yes, I owned an original Macintosh back in the 1980s). I found that not only was it easier to type on, than on typewriters, but I discovered that I could move … Read more
Perhaps an HSA, FSA, or HRA can help. Expenses can quickly add up when you have a child with ADHD or learning challenges. While insurance may not cover many of the costs associated with best treatment practices (parent coaching, student coaching, tutoring, etc.), there are options to have some of these expenses paid for using … Read more
I recently met Brandon Slade, who runs an after-school and summer program for middle and high school students who struggle with ADHD, executive function, and dyslexia. We were discussing the challenges some students have with the pace and level of work they must master, even though they are very bright and capable of learning the … Read more
Kids are all wired differently – that is why emphasizing Emotional Intelligence and Social Emotional Learning in school is vital. I was hiking with a friend the other day, and we were discussing some of the differences in schooling years ago versus today. It didn’t take long before we got to the issue of stress … Read more
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