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Jan 14, 20222 min read

Managing your child with ADHD's challenging behaviours

Is your child defiant? Or perhaps they just aren't doing what they need to do (or stop doing). Youth with ADHD or Oppositional Defiant...

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Sep 6, 20214 min read

How To Get Your Child To Clean Their Room

It can be difficult and downright overwhelming for children to clean their room once it's a mess. So even though it may be frustrating to...

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Aug 20, 20212 min read

How to Decrease Anxiety and Increase Regulation Skills In Children

In order to avoid or manage challenging behaviours we as parents need a plan. Specifically, I call this the "If...then..." plan. Now this...

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Jun 30, 20213 min read

Your ADHD Kiddo Needs Routine

As hard as it may seem to get your kiddo to remember what he/she/they needs to do, it is possible to have smooth mornings and quiet...

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Jun 21, 20216 min read

Parenting Tips: Parenting a Teen vs. Parenting A Toddler

Apparently there is this sweet spot between being a toddler and being a teen where kids listen to their parents, play by themselves but...

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Apr 16, 20212 min read

Grades vs. Work Habits: What should be the focus?

Graves vs. Work Habits

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Mar 29, 20213 min read

Family Meetings and Why You Should Have them!

Family meetings are an excellent way to relay information, discuss issues, and connect with your family. It gives you a chance to check...

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Aug 20, 20201 min read

Free Back To School ToolKit From Big Life Journal

Once again one of my favourite resources, Big Life Journal came up with a fantastic FREE RESOURCE for parents and this time the focus is...

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Jul 28, 20201 min read

Free Strengths Journal Download!

I am in LOVE with the FREE Strengths Journal from GoZen: Anxiety Relief for Children! Check out it and other FREE printables here. As...

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Jul 10, 20202 min read

Why Mindfulness? Plusa FREE Guided Meditation Resource

If there is one particular time of day that seems to be the worst for you when it comes to negative thoughts and worry, when would you...

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Jun 5, 20201 min read

FREE 2020 Covid-19 Time Capsule

I found this excellent time capsule printable booklet to help capture what life is like right now for your children. There is even a...

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Jun 4, 20201 min read

You're not alone in your feelings about the pandemic

Life has changed for everyone. Some people are experiencing intense emotions while others seem to just adapt. This video is an excellent...

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Jun 3, 20201 min read

Mental Health Tips to Use During The Pandemic

Here are some quick tips about what you can do to manage your emotions during the pandemic. Have you checked out my facebook page to stay...

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Jun 2, 20201 min read

Social Distancing isn't natural and it's okay to be sad about it

Social Distancing is not natural for us humans, being with people makes us feel safe and without being physically close to others we can...

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Nov 8, 20191 min read

FREE Live Webinar on June 8: How to Balance and Structure the Lazy, Crazy Days of Summer

Summer is coming, and it may be starting early for some. Check out this FREE Webinar put on by ADDitude Magazine to help you come up with...

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