Parenting
Attaching to Our Kids
Up until now, my previous parenting articles highlighted the importance of establishing a solid relationship with our children. Over the past several decades our society
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Up until now, my previous parenting articles highlighted the importance of establishing a solid relationship with our children. Over the past several decades our society
The last article in this series outlined the concept of counterwill: If kids feel they’re being told what to do, they are less likely to
Otto Rank was the first psychologist to identify the term “counterwill,” describing our instinctual resistance to being forced to do something. We all know this
Every day I meet parents in search of strategies to help them manage their child’s behaviours. When I ask some more questions, I find that
As soon as you are able, it is essential to create a support team for your child. Together, you will collaborate to develop and implement
Before doing anything else, it is critical to understand what ADHD is and how it affects your child. With knowledge, you can better help your
Once you have received your child’s diagnosis, ensure you have a meeting with your child’s school. Knowledge is power. Letting everyone know your child’s strengths
Knowledge is power. Kids do need to know if they have ADHD – otherwise, they will only internalize things. They might think there is something
Learning that your child has ADHD can be overwhelming. Many parents are often at a loss of what to do next. First, be sure you
After receiving their child’s diagnosis of ADHD, many parents ask, “Now what?” Unsure of where to turn for help, parents rely on the internet, aka
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