Real parent training, with coaching to make it stick!
If you look for it, almost every scenario has a silver lining – and a banana peel perspective. The silver lining is the positive way of looking at any situation (cue the violins playing in the background). The banana peel is the comedic perspective (cue the wa-wa horns). When we don’t take things too seriously... read more
Imagine a February morning – cold and dark, nearing the end of a long winter. The children run down the stairs and to their places at the kitchen table. Set in a background of red, white and pink –accented with the rich, creamy brown of chocolate – the table looks like a tree on Christmas... 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
An ADHD Story It’s Monday morning. I’m rapidly trying to get everyone moving – myself included — when I hear a shout from my husband. “Everyone, get shoes on and get outside — NOW!” He got my attention. He’s calm, but I can tell that there is something going on that is urgent. This is... read more
Curbing Your Frustration I had one of those classic moments of insight at the dinner table last night. If you live with ADHD in your home, you’ll appreciate this story. Imagine the scene. It’s summertime. We’re eating late because it still looks like it 2:00 outside and no one wants to eat before 7:30, anyway.... read more
8 Lessons to Make It Easier Much of what I’ve needed to know as a parent I learned teaching childbirth classes. No joke. It turns out that the best tips for expectant parents facing the unknown journey to childbirth are fundamental pearls of wisdom for parenting. They continue to be the best guiding principles I’ve... read more
Keeping Your Cool Staying calm when our kids are not is an art. It’s not easy to resist jumping in to the mess, especially when they are aiming their drama (or frustration, temper, anger, rudeness, etc.) right at us – which kids do so well. read more
Teach Your Kids How This is a common refrain at our house – sound familiar? “Son, you look like you’ve lost focus. What do you need to do to get back on task?” Wouldn’t it be great if your son’s behavior management was his responsibility, not yours? Recently, my sons answer made me laugh with... read more
Katherine Ellison’s Secret Trick Like millions of literally millions of other parents around the world, I cope with ADHD as a double-whammy. Not only has my child, now 16, been diagnosed with the condition, but so have I. I’m actually grateful to my son, whom I call “Buzz” in the memoir, “Buzz: A Year of... read more