Tag: ADHD

Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences

I know I’m not the only one bracing myself for the worst when it comes to parent-teacher conferences.   I love my kids, but there’s a certain amount of breath-holding and worrying about what the teacher is going to say about any one of my sons.  “Mrs. Cooper, he’s that kid.”  “He’s never quiet in class,… Continue reading Preparing for Parent-Teacher Conferences

Does My Kid Have ADHD? (What Else Could It Be?)

Does my child have ADHD or not? It’s no secret that kids are being diagnosed with ADHD in the US more and more frequently. Depending on which study you read, somewhere between 5-11% of children across the US are diagnosed with ADHD. And there’s been an increase of over 3% in just 8 years!  BUT-… Continue reading Does My Kid Have ADHD? (What Else Could It Be?)

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

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

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

Impulse Control Activities for Teens

This is Part 3 of a series about impulse control for kids and teens. Click on the links for Parts 1, 2 and 4. Impulse Control Activities: Teaching the Basics- Part 1 How to Teach Impulse Control in Children- Part 2 Impulse Control Strategies for Kids- Part 4 Impulse Control is an Essential Skill to… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities for Teens

How To Teach Impulse Control To Children

How To Start Teaching Impulse Control In Children (Note: This is Part 2 in a series on impulse control in children. Click on the link for Part 1, Impulse Control Activities: Teaching The Basics, or Part 3, Impulse Control Activities for Teens) How many times do you find yourself saying “Whhhhy did you do that?!” If it’s… Continue reading How To Teach Impulse Control To Children

Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics

This is Part 1 in a series about impulse control for children and teens. Click on the links for Part 2: How to Teach Impulse Control in Children or for Part 3: Impulse Control Activities for Teens.   Impulse Control Is Critical Kids without impulse control are hard to manage. They are reactors, and not thinkers,… Continue reading Impulse Control Activities For Kids: Teaching The Basics