I have a child who is “fast and furious”. I have a child who “doesn’t know”, “already knows that!” – no matter what “that” is – and who simply “doesn’t want to”. I have a child who, on the surface, is a reluctant learner. I also have a child (the same child) who is creative …
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Every person, parent and family has their own relationship with technology. There are varying degrees of what people consider “healthy” technology usage. What works for some people, isn’t what works for others; and what works for some parents, isn’t even always what works best for their kid(s). Some families are okay with unlimited amounts of …
Technology is an issue that parents have faced for decades. Before smart phones and social media were console games and TVs. Before TVs were radios. The technology battle hasn’t changed, it has simply become more complex, leaving parents to deal with monitoring a multitude of technology forms. From eyes glued to smartphones all day to …
Let’s face it. If you’re on a diet of any kind, eating with others can often be hard. Throw grandparents into the mix who want to to “treat” the grandkids and you’ve got an even harder challenge. How do you make clear that added sugars, dyes, and preservatives are a no go? (Yes grandma, that …
Every parent wants their children to make good choices and have a happy, successful life. In order for this to happen, children must be able to prioritize and manage their time well. Unfortunately, this doesn’t come naturally for many children or parents. These skills must be developed and practiced on a regular basis. And, if …
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Everyone can have a difficult time remembering things sometimes. However, if you see this happening with your children frequently, it could be a sign of low working memory which could be another sign of ADHD (though not necessarily). I recently learned (from a therapist and reading specialist), that there is a big correlation between ADHD …
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When my son was 4 I started questioning “How do you teach reading to a new reader?!?” Introduce the alphabet, phonograms, the concept of sounding, study sight words, get some easy readers and keep going from there? With the basic concepts and enough books, a reader will learn to read when they are ready, right? …
Homeschool environments come and go but learning is a constant. I truly believe learning can happen anywhere and having a dedicated homeschool room, while nice, doesn’t happen to work in our space (hey we live in a 730 sq ft apt in DC) or for my ADHD kid. He needs variety. And… he needs distraction …
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Even though ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is becoming more commonplace and we know more about the disorder than we did even 15 years ago, there is still a lot to discover, process, and understand. While many more people can answer the question “what is ADHD?” on a very basic level, few have a deeper …
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Homeschooling a hyper ADHD boy, I often feel overwhelmed and drained, as if there is infinitely more to accomplish than there are hours in a day, as if I am living in a perpetual fog of “to-dos” as I run-around putting out the “fires” behind my son. As a hyper ADHD boy with low executive …