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November 16, 2022 It’s that time of year when parents and kids anxiously await their first report card. School is often the toughest area of functioning for neurodivergent kids and teens
October 19, 2022 I remember the phone call like it was yesterday, although it occurred more than 35 years ago. In the summer between my freshman and sophomore years in
1. Manage your own concerns first Kids have an incredible radar. They easily pick up when their parents are stressed or anxious and it increases their own distress, conscious or
August 24, 2022 As the prospect of starting school looms in the distance, now is the perfect time to teach and practice some tools related to time management and task
July 13, 2022 Summer’s here! It’s a time to kick back as a family and enjoy fun times together in lieu of maintaining the structure of school, extracurricular activities, and
June 15, 2022 When my daughter was in ninth grade, she had very little interest in engaging with me. Sure, she was happy to start a conversation about getting her
May 11, 2022 Recently, I was in my office with Kieran, an eighth-grade boy who was complaining about being bored after school to his mom and me. “There’s nothing to
I live in an open nest. It’s not an empty one, but some days it sure feels that way. The rooms are tidy and still. Things stay just where I
Does it ever seem like you and your kids have way too much to do, and every task looks equally important and daunting? Many people, especially those with ADHD, struggle
Whether it’s a mound of dirty laundry, crumpled homework assignments shoved into a notebook, or toys strewn across a room, disorganization not only affects how you interact with your environment