10 Do's & Don't's for a Successful Start to Kindergarten
My "big girl" is starting school next week. We have gone to her school and met some of the teachers, the principal, and done a little tour. Despite being told multiple times we were just there to finalize paperwork, she insisted on packing her backpack, bringing a snack, and was disappointed when we left her school after a half hour. While my sweet, eager little girl is only attending preschool for the first time, it got me thinking of how actual school isn't that far off. He
ADHD Secrets my Teacher should Know
Dear Teacher, as we prepare for another day of school together, can we pause for a moment? We have gone through my checklist, gathering everything I need for the day's subjects. But did we go through your checklist? Both of us need to feel successful. Since you have helped me understand how you want me to prepare for school, here is my checklist for you. StartFragment > DO YOU HAVE MY ATTENTION? It is hard to tell by looking at me sometimes, becuase I don't always make eye c
Ease the Anxiety of Back to School
When a child has extra needs, as my oldest does, it creates challenges when preparing to go back to school. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized that the techniques I have learned to keep the transition as smooth as possible actually help me with my younger two! My youngest just started daycare, and we did it without any issues. I call that a parenting win! School is starting soon, and you probably know all the basics: supplies, new clothes and, if you can bribe, I mean
How to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem: ADHD Parenting Advice
Many kids with ADHD and learning disabilities also struggle with poor self-esteem. Here's how parents can help. When children feel good about themselves, everything goes a little easier for them and their parents. But poor self-esteem is a big problem for ADHD children--and an even bigger problem for the 50 percent or so of ADHD children who also have learning difficulties. To feel good about themselves, children need two things: the sense that they're successful, both social