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The hardest thing in the world is to know your child is in pain, and walk away. While it applies to anyone you love, really, it’s especially hard when it’s your own kid. And yet, sometimes, the best thing you can do is absolutely nothing. My daughter had to have her wisdom teeth removed, recently.... read more
I Originally wrote this last spring, but I thought it would be a good reminder as we all head into the next cycle of 504 meetings at school, keep smiling! 4 Keys to Happiness for Parents Last week I had another meeting at school. Seems it’s becoming a habit for me. The week before was... 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
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
What’s the Bottom Line? People with ADHD often have communication challenges. Many of them are “circular talkers.” They are so creative and non-linear that they tend to talk around a subject, or go off subject entirely. That can be difficult to understand and follow. A coach friend of mine refers to it as “taking a... read more
We work so hard trying to keep our kids organized, manage their time and help them stay focused, that we don’t always recognize the toll this is taking on us, them and our families. How long can we keep it up, and at what expense? read more
Tipping points are particularly important for parents to recognize when their children have ADD/ADHD. If you can do this, you can reduce the risk for your child. If you get them early, before antisocial behavior begins, you can keep the kids away from social exclusion, trouble in school, wrong relationships, and the criminal justice system. read more
You know the look. It’s the look your kid gives when s/he comes home from school and you ask for the report card. Before you even look at the report card, you have a pretty good idea of the grades. Excuses might follow, or possibly blaming the teacher. As a kid who struggled through school due to undiagnosed ADHD, I remember those days very well…and not in a good way. read more
Much to the surprise of many families, the parent’s role in the coaching process is actually quite small. After the initial pre-screening and intake sessions, you will be stepping back, giving your teenager space to engage directly in coaching. At first, this new role may be difficult to understand or accept, but as you learn more about the coaching process and how it works for young people, it becomes clearer why things work best this way. read more