As the new year approaches, it’s a good time to look back on the previous year and set goals for the next. Reflecting on accomplishments… Read More »Make New Friends and Keep the Old: How to nurture existing relationships and confidently form new ones
In the whirlwind of the holidays, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the season–connecting with loved ones and giving back. The spirit of… Read More »Giving Experiences and Building Community: Family gifts and activities that boost the holiday spirit
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Last year in 2020, you might have hosted or attended small holiday gatherings, if any. Some were in-person, and some were virtual. Overall, it was… Read More »Back Together with Gratitude: Managing your emotions and expectations during the holidays
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Many parents of ADHD children and teens come into my office and report that nothing really works in terms of discipline and consequences. “My son… Read More »ADHD, Emotional Regulation and Managing Family Conflict: Replacing Time-outs with Time-in or Time-apart
Many parents and teachers are concerned when they see children or teens daydreaming or spacing out. They wrongfully assume that daydreaming is not ‘productive’ and… Read More »Wandering Attention and ADHD: How daydreaming can help you relax and think creatively
Metacognition is the awareness and understanding of your own thinking and thought processes with the goal of improving learning and performance. Put simply, it’s a… Read More »ADHD and Metacognition: Learning to reflect on your thoughts and experiences with a growth mindset