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I have a friend who is new to the whole special education process. Her daughter is turning 6 and she just got an ADHD diagnosis. She was completely overwhelmed by terms like “504,” “accommodations,” and “IEP process.” As a mom of three boys with ADHD, Dyslexia, and other learning issues –challenges that affect their ability... read more
It’s tough to decide how much of ourselves — our time and our lives — to give to our kids. As a Mom of kids with ADHD, I lean toward giving-myself-away. What about you? Many parents feel torn between choices for their kids, and choices for themselves. Often, parents make decisions from a sense of... read more
In the two decades I have been helping kids and parents improve their relationships, I can’t count the number of times parents have discovered that their child is their greatest teacher. Many parents agree that their children are one of their greatest gifts. But how many take the time to see what they have to... read more
My last blog was about not taking it personally. We all have those moments when something goes wrong and we start pointing the finger to figure out who’s “fault” it is. When this happens, there are many times when we just need to let the other person vent. There are other times when we need... read more
It’s tucked away somewhere in the back of your mind—your plan for the way your life would unfold. You figured you’d find your soul mate, produce 2.5 wonderful kids, live in a nice house, send the kids to college and eventually retire. But these idealistic expectations aren’t always the way things turn out for parents... read more
As parents (particularly if we are women) we often think we need to be able to “do-it all.” In fact, many of us were raised believing that we should focus on and improve our weaknesses. This is admirable, but also can be a slippery slope. Several years back I read “Strength Finder 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
As a parent, you know you can use technology to help yourself and your kids get organized, but it can be overwhelming to get started! Whether you or your child is struggling with disorganization, sloppy handwriting, project completion or other challenges of ADHD, there is probably a technology that can help. It won’t solve the problem – there is no magic bullet -- but you can find tools to help make life more manageable. 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