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I remember playing a hiding game with my kids when they were little. They would cover their eyes, and “hide” from me. They were convinced that if they couldn’t see me, then the opposite was true. How often, as a parent of an ADHD kid, do you wish that you could make your situation disappear... 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? Getting Rid of the Gremlins Gremlins – we all have them. What are they and why do they make or lives so miserable? No, I’m not talking about our kids... 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
I hear it from clients all the time, “Why can’t he just do what I ask?” Looking at the situation, we see two steps, 1) listen to what I say, and 2) do it! Seems simple. In reality it’s really very complex, particularly for the ADHD brain. Here’s an example: your child is watching TV,... read more
Why People With ADHD Do What They Do When Elaine was seeking non-prescriptive ways to enhance her child’s brain function, she came across a 20+year veteran in the field of neuro-feedback, and we’re thrilled to share Joy’s expertise with you here. Joy offers a very specific kind of ADHD parent support: she explains how the... read more
4 Steps from Rudy Rodriguez Rudy Rodriguez speaks our language with his practical parenting strategies. We’re thrilled to share his wisdom with you as he sets the stage for effective parenting. Besides, he uses a coach-approach with parents, too! Told you he’s our kind of professional… Many parents of ADHD children are eager to learn... read more
3 Things to Teach Your Kids Now What should you say to your kids about their ADHD? When should you start talking about it? The answer is simple to parenting ADHD kids: teach what they can understand, and do it now. Education and awareness are important tools. Knowledge is power, and it can help your... 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
What is Coaching Anyway? “Our chief want in life is somebody who will make us do what we can.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson What do successful actors, athletes and executives have in common? They all use coaches to help them live their dreams and be their best. When you’re ready to take control of your life,... read more