“Some Days, I Wish We’d Never Left the House”
Do too many of your family meals out resemble wrestling matches worthy of WWE? What about that episode at the mall? Or that meltdown in church? Some parents of children with ADHD are held hostage by...
View ArticleWorried No More
Anxiety stems from things you can’t control — and there are plenty of those in the life of a child diagnosed with ADHD. A middle-schooler may dread going to school because he feels lost in class and is...
View ArticleWhat to Do if Your Child is a Chronic Fibber
Do you wonder why some children with ADHD lie, even when they know that you know they are fibbing? It’s the same reason they may cheat at a game, make excuses, and refuse to take responsibility. They...
View Article4 Tools for Self-Esteem Success
“I’m stupid! I wish I hadn’t been born.” When my son, Casey, uttered those words, at age 10, it ripped my heart. How could this child feel so hopeless? I thought of the messages he got everywhere he...
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“How to Build Confidence in Your Child with ADHD” [Video Replay & Podcast #168]
Episode Description Research suggests that, by the age of 10, a child with ADHD will receive 20,000 more negative messages than will her neurotypical peers. Due to attention deficits, impulsivity, and...
View ArticleTired, Mommy? 10 Ways to Avoid Parenting Burnout
Parenting a child with ADHD is one of the hardest jobs around. Burnout is very real — and common among even great parents! If it ever starts to feel like too much, follow these steps to feel supported,...
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Free Parent Resource: ADHD Discipline Strategies
“My seven year old swears, hits, slaps and throws things. He doesn’t do his homework, bathe, get dressed or clean up without a huge battle. He doesn’t care about consequences, but will throw a fit if I...
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“From Crushed to Confident: 10 Ways to Help Your Child Soar in School” [Video...
Episode Description Back-to-school time incites anxiety for many children with ADHD or learning disabilities who struggle to meet others’ expectations for paying attention, sitting still, taking tests,...
View ArticleWhat’s Really Behind Your Child’s “Bad” Behavior?
Relentless criticism and a constant stream of consequences can make kids with ADHD melt down or shut down. To really understand – and help others “get” — your child, learn to look beyond his outbursts...
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“Shout, Stomp, Slam! How to Communicate and Connect with a Child Who Doesn’t...
Episode Description We’ve all been there. Your child with ADHD comes home from school, drained and frustrated. You ask him to do something simple like take the dog for a walk or you offer a little help...
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“How to Stay Calm When Your Child Acts Up” [Podcast # 6]
Listen to “How to Stay Calm When Your Child Acts Up” with Kirk Martin Click the play button below to listen in your browser. Mobile users can open this episode in: Apple Podcasts; Google Podcasts;...
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