OUR ADHD DIAGNOSIS STORY
The journey to the ADHD diagnosis wasn’t quick or easy for us. My son struggled in school a great deal before we got a diagnosis. This is my story of that process, and why I write about ADHD for other parents.
Parenting tips, strategies and techniques that work to improve life with ADHD/autism for kids, and their families.
This is a presentation I did for the St. Gerard House speaking to parents of kids on the autism spectrum. Learn what executive functioning is, the science behind struggling in those areas, and how to help kids build these skills and develop strategies and tools to work around areas of weakness.
We often don’t have a lot of control when parenting atypical kids. However, there’s one foundational aspect that you can take control of and that will improve life for you, your child, and your entire family — your mindset. Your thoughts really can change everything.
Parenting kids with invisible disabilities is tough. No doubt. But, you’ve got this. You are enough. Here’s your parenting pep talk.
Mornings can be frustrating and stressful for parents of kids with ADHD. You have to nag them to get anything done and stay on top of their every move if you are to have any hope of getting out the door on time. This one strategy drastically improved our mornings.
Bedtime can be frustrating and stressful for parents and kids alike when your child has ADHD (or autism). Individuals with ADHD often struggle a great deal with falling asleep and staying asleep. In this video, I offer four sleep strategies that work well for my own son, and many other kids like him.
One of the hardest things about raising kids with ADHD is ADHD medication. Is it really dangerous? Should you try medication? How do you find effective treatment for your child? Listen in and hear my insights on ADHD medication, at least what I can tell you in 5 minutes.
I am often asked how parents can stay calm with their kids with ADHD and/or autism. In the midst of an emotional outburst or meltdown, it isn’t easy, for sure. Yet, it is possible most of the time. In this video, I explain my tips for maintaining calm composure in the face of undesirable behaviors.
The journey to the ADHD diagnosis wasn’t quick or easy for us. My son struggled in school a great deal before we got a diagnosis. This is my story of that process, and why I write about ADHD for other parents.
This stunning video gives parents, teachers, and other caregivers a glimpse into what it feels like for most individuals who have ADHD and/or autism.
Please commit 2 minutes to watch this video to gain a much deeper understanding of your child and his or her behaviors.
You've tried so much of the advice out there, and yet, your child and your family are still struggling.
In this free video series, you'll get quick and simple tips and mindset shifts to create improvement fast. I cover the following parenting challenges: Yelling Too Much, Wishing Life Could be Easier for You and Your Child, Emotional Dysregulation & Poor Self-Regulation, Feeling Stuck, Helpless, and Hopeless, Feeling Like Chaos & ADHD/Autism Are Hijacking Your Family, and Constantly Battling with Your Child.
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