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When School Pick-Up Fills You With Dread: A Parent’s Guide to Managing After-School Anxiety

Parental anxiety about school pick-up is a common but rarely discussed challenge for parents and/or their child with ADHD. You can transform this daily transition from a source of dread to a manageable routine using a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques and ADHD-specific tools.

Navigating the Smartphone Dilemma: A Parent’s Guide to Having Difficult Technology Conversations

The timing and approach to smartphone access fundamentally shape child development beyond just digital skills. During early years, children’s brains undergo critical periods of development in attention, emotional regulation, and social capabilities. Research shows premature smartphone introduction can alter these developmental pathways, while thoughtful restriction creates space for crucial skill building.

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound).

Parents

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound). This article is about setting goals for your child using the SMART method. It is also applicable to your child’s IEP, and for you with your own goals.

A Parent’s Guide to Post-Holiday School Refusal Strategies

When your child refuses to do attend classes after a break, you’re not alone. School refusal strategies become crucial during these transition periods, especially after extended holidays when established routines have dissolved into relaxed schedules. 

A Better Way to Connect With Your Child After The School Day

Parents

Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center Dear Parents, Instead of asking, “How was school today?” – a question that often gets a quick “fine” or “okay” – try asking your child, “Who did you help today?” This simple change in questioning serves multiple purposes: Even if your child didn’t help anyone that day, the question … Read more

From Meltdown to Calm: The Ultimate Guide to Managing Tantrums in Young Children (Ages 12 months to 4+)

Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 12/06/2024 Does your heart race when your child starts showing signs of an impending tantrum in the middle of Target? You’re not alone. Every parent has faced that moment when their child’s emotions erupt like a volcano, leaving them wondering how to restore peace without losing their own composure. … Read more

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