Parenting a child with ADHD Children, teenagers, and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often have trouble concentrating. Considered a mental disorder, ADHD has various symptoms and varying degrees of severity but can be effectively managed...
Helping kids stay on task comes in a lot of different forms and for different reasons, which affects what tools you use. Each child is different too in their ability to stay on task. The ability to pay attention depends on their age as well as what focus time has been...
When helping kids understand COVID-19, it is essential to remember that each child responds differently. Some children will be anxious and fearful, and some may not even be interested in discussing it. You can follow your child’s lead as to how much information they...
Traditional classrooms are not always the best learning environment for an ADHD kid in school. Schools have come a long way in adjusting to individual children’s needs, and there are more resources than ever. But you still have to communicate frequently with the...
Guest post from Piper McIntosh To be candid, It can be really challenging to be a parent to a child with severe ADHD. The inability to stay focused and become so easily distracted can lead to many difficult situations. Your child may become emotionally impulsive and...
The terms consequence and punishment are often used interchangeably when talking about discipline. There is a difference between consequences and punishments. Punishment is a behavior that inflicts emotional or physical pain on a child. It is used as a means to get...