We don’t always see it as adults, but kids actually run into a lot of problems. Between arguing with siblings, disagreeing with parents’ rules, school …
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How to Teach Kids & Teens with ADHD About Money Management
As a parent, the number one goal at the end of the line is to raise your children to be independent adults. There are several …
Why Kids Need Routine & How to Make a Visual Routine for Your Home
Everyone touts using a visual schedule for children to provide them with structure and routine. But if you’ve never used one before you might be …
18 Effective De-Escalation Strategies For Defusing Meltdowns
What’s inside this article: An overview of the escalation cycle, how the brain functions during different emotional states, and evidence-based de-escalation strategies that are used …
ADHD and Sleep: 6 Tips to Help Your Child Sleep
What’s inside this article: A look at how children’s sleep is affected by ADHD, how many hours of sleep children need per day based on …
6 Powerful NVCI Skills for Handling Meltdowns
NVCI stands for Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and it consists of various intervention techniques for aggressive, threatening, or violent behaviors. The goal of NVCI skills is to maintain …
How to Motivate Your Child When Nothing Motivates Your Child
Motivation is what drives us to do the things we do. It is the reason why we work hard, make goals, and strive to be …
What To Do When Your Child Won’t Use Their Break Card
Does your child have a “break” card at school that is meant to be used as a visual way to communicate when they’re feeling frustrated …
How To Tell If Your Child’s ADHD Treatment Is Working
It doesn’t matter if you’re just starting a new treatment plan, or you’ve been following the same one for a while. It’s equally important to …
120 Emotional Self-Regulation Ideas for Kids
What’s inside this article: A look at different forms of emotional regulation, how to choose strategies that are effective for your child(ren), and a list …