Category: Challenging Kids

Top 10 Signs Your Child May Have Depression

Disclaimer- although I am an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, please understand I am not your child’s therapist, and none of what I say below should be construed as a diagnosis. If you have concerns about your child after reading this, I encourage you to contact your child’s pediatrician, school counselor, or local therapist as… Continue reading Top 10 Signs Your Child May Have Depression

Autism and Wandering: 13 Tips to Keep Kids Safe

Wandering. Eloping. Running. Whatever you call it- it’s a terrifying part of many kid’s lies. Most commonly, it can impact kids with Autism, but it can also affect kids with other special needs, and even ADHD. Strategies to keep kids with ADHD, Special Needs, and Autism from Wandering The strategies to address wandering are unique,… Continue reading Autism and Wandering: 13 Tips to Keep Kids Safe

Impulse Control Workbook PDF

Help your teen or older kid learn the steps to developing better impulse control with this free workbook! Get Your Free Impulse Control Workbook PDF Print it off for future reference! You’ll have instant access to tips for parents, important life-skills for impulsive teens, and 29 activities to increase impulse control. SEND IT NOW Awesome!… Continue reading Impulse Control Workbook PDF

Best Toys For Gifted Children 2019

Some of the links on this page are affiliate links. As a member of Amazon affiliate and other affiliate programs, I earn a small commission if you purchase through these links, at no additional cost to you! Finding the right present for a highly intelligent child, especially a birthday or a Christmas gift, can be… Continue reading Best Toys For Gifted Children 2019

Ways to Help Kids Cope With Climate Anxiety

The other day, my 8-year-old was a captive audience in the van. And I wanted to touch base with him about something that had been on my mind. So, I asked, “Honey, I’m curious, do you ever think about climate change? Is it something you have any feelings about?” His immediate answer? An emphatic YES.… Continue reading Ways to Help Kids Cope With Climate Anxiety

What To Do If You Think Your Child Has A Learning Disability

School just started back up, and you’re realizing this year that homework is now a nightmare for your kid. There are nightly tears about homework, and you’re starting to just feel drained from it all. Or maybe your kid wouldn’t mind doing math sheets all night, if that just meant they didn’t have to do… Continue reading What To Do If You Think Your Child Has A Learning Disability

How To Motivate A Child or Teen

How to Motivate a Child or Teen Ahhhhhhhhh. Internally motivated kids. That’s the dream, right? Because, wouldn’t it be great if your kid wanted to do their chores and clean their room? Or if they would do their homework without you ever reminding them? What if you never had to nag them to practice piano… Continue reading How To Motivate A Child or Teen

Impulse Control Techniques PDF

Impulse Control Techniques PDF Use the Impulse Control Techniques PDF below to jump-start your kid’s self-control and impulse control skills! Although kids with ADHD are most associated with having a lack of impulse control, (and for good reason- it’s a defining factor of the diagnosis!) ALL kids need to develop their impulse control ‘muscles.’ Impulse… Continue reading Impulse Control Techniques PDF

11 Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid

Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid Disclaimer- I am a member of the Amazon affiliates program. Should you make a purchase, I will receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. HOW DO YOU HELP A CHILD WITH IMPULSE CONTROL? If you really want to make a dramatic impact… Continue reading 11 Impulse Control Games You’ll Want To Play With Your Kid

ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder

ADHD And Sensory Processing Disorder Where To Turn It’s been getting worse. Every day is a ‘bad day’ now. And it’s exhausting. You monitor behaviors. You follow the direction of all the therapists and doctors. Meds are never missed. But something is still off. You love your kid. But they’re a puzzle to figure out.… Continue reading ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder

Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real

Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real The Excruciating Pain of someone Else’s Denial “Autism isn’t real; it’s just a made-up diagnosis by the anti-vaxxers.” “Kids don’t get depression; your kid is just being a brat.” “Why don’t you actually discipline your kid? Then they wouldn’t be so hyper.” “Sensory Processing… Continue reading Dealing With People Who Don’t Believe Your Kid’s Diagnosis Is Real

How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child

How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child Obsession. Preoccupation. Fanaticism. Fixation. These are probably some of the words you’d use to describe your kid’s intense special interest. Maybe you’d even include words like ‘odd’ or ‘irritating.’ My guess is that words about love and communication most likely weren’t on the list. And… Continue reading How To Use Special Interests To Love A Challenging Child

Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems

Affiliate disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Should you choose to buy from these links, I will receive a small commission,  at no extra cost to you. Learn more here. Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems MY KID HATES TO GO TO SLEEP Why don’t kids like to go to sleep? It’s a nearly universal truth that kids… Continue reading Solving Your Kid’s Sleep Problems