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Special Needs Friendly Santa Tips for Parents
By (special needs friendly) Santa Claus (with support from Elaine Taylor-Klaus) A Christmas Surprise I had a rare treat, recently,…
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What To Do When Your ADHD Teen Says “Don’t Worry, I’ve Got It!”
“Don’t Worry” Syndrome If I had a dollar for every time I heard this phrase from my ADHD teen, “Don’t…
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5 Magic Words: What Is Most Important Here?
Transition times can be an absolute nightmare for parents of complex kids. Whether it’s the end of the school year,…
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Fostering Career Readiness in Teens
Navigating the journey from adolescence to adulthood brings different experiences for everyone. Some young adults transition into further education or…
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Raising Complex Kids With No Clear Diagnosis
The first ten years of my life as a parent really sucked. No, they didn’t really suck. It’s more like,…
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Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens
“What is Empathy? And why is it VERY different from sympathy? Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.” ~Brene Brown When…
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What’s a Microbiome, Why Should I Care, and What Do I Do About It?
What’s a microbiome? Humans host 39 trillion microscopic organisms in every conceivable place in our bodies, from head to toe,…
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Mornings and Teens with ADHD – Can They End in "I Love You"?
There’s Hope for Teens and Mornings! Dropping kids off at school is something I’d done every day for years. But…
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How Do You Deal with Family Conflict?
How do you typically deal with conflict when it comes up in your family? Do you walk away? Do you…
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