by Smarter Parenting | Sep 30, 2015 | Blogs, Others
Round-Up Wednesday (September 30, 2015) Yes, I know it’s a little mean to be posting about my recent holiday. But, the world is a beautiful place and I just can’t not share that beauty. My recent wanderings took me through Germany, and Belgium and they had me smitten....
by Smarter Parenting | Sep 29, 2015 | Blogs, Others
ADHD series part IV-Preventive Teaching and intrinsic motivation Children are motivated extrinsically most of the time by rewards, prizes, allowance etc. These motivations are fleeting, short lived and superficial. I often here two questions from parents “How do we...
by Smarter Parenting | Sep 28, 2015 | Blogs, Others
5 Ways My Family Has Shaped Me From an early age I knew that family was important and that it should be cherished. As a young child, I thought everybody had a large, loving, involved family and it broke my young heart when I learned that it wasn’t the case. My family...
by Smarter Parenting | Sep 21, 2015 | Blogs, Specific Diagnosis>ADHD
5 ways to help your ADHD child calm down “STOP BOUNCING OFF THE WALLS!!” Growing up, I heard my mom yell this phrase day after day and it cracked me up. I thought this was funny, as I pictured us literally bouncing off the walls. I thought she was exaggerating when...
by Smarter Parenting | Sep 16, 2015 | Blogs, Others
Round-Up Wednesday (September 16, 2015) My Round-Up Wednesday posts are often a glimpse into my life. In a very real way they reflect the dreams, hopes, triumphs, and, of course, disappointments of that week and are my attempt to provide reassurance and hope that...
