Picture books for kids help me explain concepts to kids in neutral way, by focusing on the character instead of lecturing the kid standing in front of me. By using book characters as the focus, we are introducing the topic in a neutral way and not lecturing our kids about what they should or should […]
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(2 min read) When I was initially learning about executive function in the brain it took me a while to wrap my head around the concepts. So I took each executive function skill and tired to “see” it in real life. Working memory is the ability to hold information in your brain while you work
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(2 min read) Fidget spinners and fidget toys have been gaining in popularity. While some adults might see fidget toys as a waste of time I totally disagree. I have seen kids with ADHD use fidget toys as a way to get sensory input. Using your hands to push, pull, squeeze, or snap allows you
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I am thankful to have spent time talking to Katelyn Mabry, host of the podcast for kids entitled Journey With Me Through ADHD. We discussed how kids can learn about how they study best and partner with their parents and caregivers to get support. The episode is short, only 12 minutes long – please go
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(3 min read) It feels comforting to have a perceived sense of control over what we are doing. We like to choose how we do our work, how we run our homes, and how we conduct ourselves. Whenever someone else tries to micromanage us and force a routine on us that we know isn’t best
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(4 min read) We all want what’s best for our kids. When we see kids struggle in school we want to help. Building a strong partnership with the teachers allows you to share (and receive) information about your kid and their ADHD. Parents, guardians, and teachers must work together to create a learning environment that
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(3 min read) The way we give compliments to kids matters. Word choice makes a big impact. Let’s explore how our compliments of kids with ADHD can be motivating or demotivating. Why do we need to motivate kids with ADHD? Internal (or intrinsic) motivation in kids with ADHD can be slow to develop. Intrinsic motivation
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(5 min read) Kids might be reading the book but they could not be understanding the story. Aspects of the characters and how the story develops are misunderstood. Reading comprehension for ADHD kids can be an effortful task. In my experience school worksheets of “read this paragraph and answer these questions” usually do not help.
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