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Teach Your Child to Retell Stories
Before I get to the main topic of teaching your child to retell stories, I want to share an exciting experience I recently had! I am beyond thrilled to share the progress of a remarkable client I have had the pleasure of working with for over three years. This...
How to Reach Your Goals in 2024
It happened unexpectedly. While we were teaching math, I noticed how he playfully blew in my son’s ear as they were working through a tense moment. It was subtle, but it allowed them both to pause, and smile. My first thought: I should do that. My second...
Survival Guide for Your Holiday Road Trip with Kids
So, you’re thinking of embarking on a journey with your little terrors, I mean, darlings? Brace yourself for the adventure of a lifetime! Here are some pro tips to ensure your sanity and safety as you venture into the great unknown with your pint-sized travel...
Children With ADHD Naturally Have Trouble With Get Togethers
How does your child do when it comes to planning get togethers? Do they know where to begin? Did you know 56% of people with ADHD have NO reciprocated friendships, which is almost double children without ADHD! Teaching our kids how to make friends, keep friends,...
Does Your Child Have Good Relationships?
Did you know that approximately half of children and adolescents with ADHD will experience peer rejection, compared to 10-15 percent of non-ADHD youth? Adolescents with ADHD are less likely to develop close friendships and romantic relationships. Our kids...
Have You Evaluated Your Child’s Progress Lately?
With the holidays in sight, now is a great time to review your child’s progress from the past few weeks, check your engagement with your child, make adjustments, and celebrate your wins. If you take stock often, the disappointments won’t seem so great, and the...
How To Boost Your Relationship With Your Child And Encourage Positive Behavior
I’m a cheer and football mom. (Go Pop Warner!) One of my fellow cheer moms told me I deserved a badge for all I do: run a business, run a home, homeschool two kids, and have a life. She told me how during the lockdown she could not handle homeschooling her daughter....
Social Anxieties About Your Holiday Event
Are you feeling anxious about social interactions at an upcoming holiday event? Parties can be a minefield for people with social struggles. In this blog post, Kolby shares tips on how to navigate these social situations with ease.
How Daily Routines Can Change Your Child’s Life
Change yours and your child’s life through daily routines! Learn how structured activities can bring calmness, enhance language development, and create a win-win for both kids and parents in 2024.
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