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Stuck at Home: Ways to Move Forward in Uncertain Times
Suddenly, thinking about the future seems like a thing of the distant past.
katie5425
Apr 6, 20205 min read
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Re-thinking Lists: Helping Kids Take Action When it’s Time to Get Things Done
One of the things I hear most frequently when working with adults on executive function is how fond we all are of lists.
katie5425
Oct 4, 20196 min read
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Not Just a Buzzword: Executive Function is Here to Stay
Why am I hearing about executive function NOW? We didn’t talk about it when I was growing up.
katie5425
Sep 9, 20196 min read
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99 Problems
As I write this, I’m toiling over how to talk to my daughter about an impulsive—and massive—deleting mission I just carried out on the...
katie5425
Jul 3, 20194 min read
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Helping or Hurting? Where Parenting Strategies Go Wrong
When I observe kids learning and working, a major part of executive function intervention becomes teaching the helpers how to help.
katie5425
May 3, 20194 min read
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From Will to Skills: There’s Something Your Strong-Willed Child Needs You to Know
But there was something my own strong-willed child really needed me to know and understand. Being strong-willed doesn’t feel good.
katie5425
Feb 28, 20194 min read
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Gratitude for the Weary Parent: Sneaky Ways to Feel Thankful if it’s Hard This Year
Perhaps that’s a bit cinematic, but the holidays do tend to bring about some expectations of family togetherness, tradition, and celebration
katie5425
Nov 12, 20182 min read
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Is Your Child’s Behavior a Halloween Horror? 3 Simple Tricks
For kids who struggle with impulsivity, focus, sensory integration, over-stimulation, and hyperactivity, Halloween can be a nightmare.
katie5425
Oct 17, 20185 min read
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Reducing Homework Stress: 3 Strategies to Help Bring Calm, Focus, and Independence
If homework time in your house is plagued with procrastinating, frustration, or explosions, it’s a good time to try some new strategies.
katie5425
Sep 25, 20185 min read
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Nag No More! Beat The Summer Break Blues With These 3 Strategies
What started as setting summer rules may have slowly morphed into prompts and reminders. Why does it feel like it’s turned into nagging?
katie5425
Jul 11, 20183 min read
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What’s the Magic Word? Collaboration and Raising Human Beings
Are you molding your child into who you want her to be? Or are you helping her become her best self? Where’s the balance?
katie5425
Feb 7, 20183 min read
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