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Simple Strategies for Helping your Child Listen and Follow Through

When your child has ADHD, getting them to follow through on seemingly simple requests can be frustrating and challenging. The way that you give your child instructions can have a huge impact on their ability to follow through.

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Helping Children with ADHD Transition to a New School

Transitioning to a new school can be difficult for children with ADHD. Here are some steps you can take to support your child through this transition.

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5 Tips for Meeting Your Child’s Emotional Needs as they Return to School

It is hard to know how to support your child when they are struggling emotionally. Here are five simple tips to help you get started.

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5 Tips for a Successful Start to the School Year for Students with ADHD

As summer winds down, feelings of dread about the upcoming start to the school year can begin to creep in for students and their parents . Many students with ADHD struggle with the adjustment to new classrooms, classmates, and teachers at the beginning of each school year, and unfortunately, a tough start can be hard to bounce back from. 

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I Feel Like I’m Bribing My Child! What’s the Difference Between Bribes and Rewards?

While rewards are a valuable ADHD management tool, it’s not uncommon for parents who use rewards to say that feel like they are bribing their child to get them to meet basic expectations. It’s important to remember that kids with ADHD actually need rewards to help with motivation.

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Turning Summer Learning Loss into Summer Learning Gains for Children with ADHD

It isn’t always easy to convince children with ADHD to participate in academic activities over the summer, but it is more essential than ever this year. The effort that you and your child invest in their academic growth will pay off when they start their school year off with confidence in the fall.   

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