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Sometimes, kids come home with assignments that can become a family affair. Maybe it’s a logic puzzle of the week, or a fun assignment for public speaking. Or maybe it’s having a lively discussion about a book your child is reading for Lit. You can increase your child’s commitment to his/her education by showing an... read more
Sometimes the greatest teachers do not know how best to motivate or support ADHD kids, despite their best efforts. It’s gotta be frustrating for them. They are trying to work with a child in the way that makes sense to them, and in certain situations, they may even feel like the child – and the... read more
This week, in honor of ADHD Awareness Week, we’ve opted to run some ImpactADHD favorites. These are Cathy and Tishia’s favorite posts. What are yours? Parents, I hope you’ll personalize, print and share this with your teen. If you have younger kids, let this be a guide to the areas of independence they will need... read more
When your teenager leaves the nest, it’s like a yo-yo of emotions for mama-bird. I thought I’d done a great deal to prepare myself – after all, I’m a professional, right? Well, I guess my emotions forgot to ask my permission before taking me for a ride! At the risk of appearing – well, let’s... read more
As the new school year starts, inevitably there is a great deal of discussion – and often anxiety – about the new teacher(s) your kids will have. If it’s a veteran teacher, then your family probably has a preconceived notion about what that teacher will be like. If it’s a new teacher, then rumors have... read more
I’m currently in LA, CA, helping my newly 18-year-old daughter start the next phase of her life’s journey. Frankly, it’s taking everything I’ve got to keep myself together, even under the best of circumstances. Sending your ADHD teen out of the nest is not for the faint of heart. For starters, there are a crazy... read more
Yesterday, I snuggled into bed beside my daughter. Sure, she’s 17. But who doesn’t like to be woken up slowly and lovingly? She was in town for a brief stint – 36 hours – before leaving again to start her new life. I didn’t want to miss a minute of it. read more
Low, Medium & High Tech In her first blog for ImpactADHD, Technology Series: Part 1, Ann Leverette set the stage for using technology to most effectively manage ADHD by teaching us “5 Steps to Take BEFORE Using Technology to Get Organized.” Now, in the 2nd part of our series, she gets more specific, offering Low,... read more
Become a Dive Bomber Parent This week we were talking about what most parents want for their ADHD kids. Independence ranked near the top of the list. Helping your children become more independent isn’t just about teaching & coaching them on the skills they need to be self-sufficient. It’s about learning to let go, and... read more
When all the accommodations in the world are still not working, how do you find out what options you have outside of your local Public School? Read on for 6 steps to help you assess specialized private schools, some thoughts on home school options for your child, and tips on how to make all of your options as affordable as possible. read more