“I’m not good at this.” “It’s too frustrating.” “It’s too hard.” Sound familiar? These comments, whether our kids verbalize their thoughts or they show their emotions in their body language, can send most parents into a combination of sadness, worry, frustration, and sometimes anger. We each have a belief about ourselves concerning the challenges and … Read more
Actually, it all starts with YOUR own mindset. Can anyone relate to “I’m not good at math” or “I won’t be able to help you with THAT subject”? As those of you who have heard me speak know, our belief about our own intelligence has everything to do with how we approach or avoid, a … Read more
I am honored that CHADD’s Attention Magazine has published an excerpt from my book, 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD highlighting the value of CALM. Click below to read of the full version of this beautifully published article: CREATE CALM Here are the first 2 pages:
Executive Functions are the cognitive skills needed for academic performance, social skills, and life skills. Commonly, these are the skills utilized to organize, plan, initiate, manage emotion, shift maintain focus and use working memory. They govern the HOW you do what you DECIDE to do. This presentation will briefly explain how Executive Function skills are developed … Read more
This presentation provides an overview of ADHD beyond diagnosis as well as the essential steps, tools, skills, and perspectives needed to help your child thrive. Learn about the best supports you really need, the facts about ADHD beyond the diagnosis that you may not know, and how to best prepare yourselves for the journey ahead.
Recently, I attended the National CHADD conference. This was my 10th year at CHADD where we learn, debate and exchange new methods and ideas. It was, as always, an intense experience. Imagine being in the same space with all of the top experts in the field – the eminent researchers and practitioners, as well as … Read more
Russell Barkley, recognized authority on ADHD, gave a powerful keynote presentation at the November 2018 International Conference on ADHD titled Advances in Understanding the Symptoms of ADHD. He outlined the numerous and potential serious impairments that ADHD can have on major life activities. When not properly treated and managed, people with ADHD do not learn to … Read more
In a previous article, What makes sleep so difficult for kids with ADHD, We explored the difficulties that children and adolescents may have with falling asleep. As we have mentioned in many sessions with parents and professionals, research shows that between 25 and 50% of people with ADHD have clinically reported sleep difficulties. These can be … Read more
The first quarter of the school year is coming to a close, and your child’s grades are taking a turn for the worse. It’s time to regroup and evaluate where this school year is headed if no changes are made. The status quo had you both feeling frustrated and anxious about the remaining months of … Read more
A few weeks ago, I had the wonderful opportunity to host a webinar for my friends at ADDitude Magazine. As a coach, counselor, and educator through EF, ODD, and ADHD workshops for parents, teachers, and families, I was thrilled to spend some time talking about the benefits of parents and teachers working together to maintain … Read more
September 28, 2018 No Two Parent Experiences Are The Same When It Comes to ADHD Every person is born with a unique chemistry, physique and temperament – and no operator’s manual! This understanding is why the guiding principle of “parenting the child you have” is a pillar of PTS Coaching’s positive parenting mantra. Whether we … Read more
Enjoy this replay of my webinar on ADDitude Magazine online. Click Here to Access the Replay Parents, you have valuable, insightful, and comprehensive knowledge about your child — and his or her ADHD. You are the expert in the curriculum or subject content; Mom and Dad are the experts in the child. Working together in … Read more
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