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We provide ADHD parenting tips and tricks that are backed by science and easy to use for busy parents. Join us as we grow your confidence in parenting your child with ADHD, so you can watch your child thrive!

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Is Your ADHD Child Defiant? 4 Possible Reasons Why!

Whenever a parent tells me that their child is defiant, I always try to dig a little deeper to find out why?

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This simple tweak can make a big difference in helping your child be successful with homework.

Tools for Setting up a Homework Space for Kids with ADHD

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We are here to take the stress out of holiday shopping this year!

2023 Holiday Gift Guide for ADHD Families

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games for kids with ADHD

Developing executive functioning skills can be FUN!

Top Board & Card Games for Kids With ADHD

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Our top resources to help you start the school year off strong!

Starting the School Year for Kids with ADHD

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Quality items that will help grow your child’s executive function + independence, while keeping it fun!

Best Products for Kids with ADHD

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ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders.

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

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Executive functioning is something that school-age kids need to use all day!

Executive Functions At School

Executive Function

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Most kids with ADHD have a strong desire to make friends, they just need a little help navigating!

ADHD and Friendship: 5 Tips for Parents

Speech and Language

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Homework

Parents are a child’s safe place…THAT’S why we see the release of the built-up stress from school!

Surviving The After School Slump

School

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If you didn’t receive encouragement after your child’s ADHD diagnosis, we have some to share!

9 Encouraging Words For Parents

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There are many benefits of a formal ADHD diagnosis BEYOND medication.

Why Get an ADHD Diagnosis (If I’m Not Giving My Child Medication)?

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ADHD parenting CAN be fun!

If you are parenting more than one child with ADHD, things can get exhausting… and fun!

Parenting Multiple Children With ADHD

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The symptoms of anxiety can be very tricky. This is because, our kids can’t always identify their worries.

6 Common Childhood Anxiety Questions Answered

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Many times, parents fall to one end of the spectrum; they expect too much or too little from their child.

Executive Function Skills By Age

Executive Function

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We generally recommend that all children with ADHD should have a 504-Plan (or IEP) in place.

Does My Child With ADHD Need a 504-Plan At School?

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Even though it might not feel like it, as a parent of a child with ADHD you have a LOT of rights.

7 Things Parents Need to Know to Get Their ADHD Child Help at School

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The CDC estimates that 7% of children ages 3-17 have been diagnosed with anxiety. 

Addressing Your Child’s Anxiety at School

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Is It Just ADHD or Something Else

Help your child identify where they are feeling worries in their body. Those feelings are anxiety.

Handling School Refusal (Part 2)

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And once in a pattern of refusal, it can be very hard to work your way out. But it is possible!

My Child is Refusing to go to School, Help! (Part 1)

Anxiety

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With early detection and specific interventions, most children with dyslexia can learn to read.

What Every Parent Needs to Know About Dyslexia

School

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Early speech sounds are important for phonological skills, which support reading.

Speech Sound Disorders: 5 Things to Know

Speech and Language

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Sometimes, the school year doesn’t start off on the right foot. There are a few things you can do to help!

7 Ways to Support Your Child Going Back to School

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Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans is a great place to start in your advocacy journey.

IEPs and 504 Plans… Oh My!

School

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Can you imagine having tools to help your child listen, manage those frequent meltdowns, and connect with your child?

Learn 6 keys for raising a happy and independent child with ADHD

Better than Free Ice Cream!