Curious about coaching? Want to learn more?
Here are seven easy ways:
1) You can read about AD/HD Coaching as described by the AD/HD Coaches Organization.
2) You can watch video clips about coaching: one,
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Blog Archives
Promoting Self-Regulation in Children: 15 parenting tips.
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Liz Ahmann
Liz Ahmann
Summer time is more unstructured. That’s often when we notice that our kids with AD/HD have a harder time managing their behavior.“Many persons with ADHD, even those without problems of hyperactive behavior,
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AD/HD & SLEEP: 8 tips for getting Those zzzzzzzzzzs!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannHave trouble going to sleep? Sleep either too lightly or too solidly? Have trouble waking up?
You are not alone! The culprit may be AD/HD.
According to the National Resource Center on AD/HD, before 1980, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders actually included sleep disturbances in its diagnostic criteria for AD/HD.
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How to Get Going on a Task: Ten Tips for Success!
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannAlways doing things at the last possible moment? You are not alone!
Many people with AD/HD have trouble getting started on tasks — whether homework, chores, or job responsibilities.
This procrastination, or lack of ability to activate or initiate a task,
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Wheel of Life: a Tool for Balance in the New Year
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannHAPPY NEW YEAR!!
WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN 2012!!
What are you proud of from the past year? What are you looking forward to in the year to come?
Many times we face a new year with resolutions in mind: lose ten pounds,
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Parent-to-Parent AD/HD Training
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannFeeling challenged by parenting a child with AD/HD? Start off the new year with a great parenting class that combines the latest science with advice from parents who have “been there.” (The class descriptions provided below are from Parent to Parent – see here.)
Parent to Parent (P2P) Classes are a state-of-the-art educational program specifically designed for parents of children with AD/HD,
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MANAGING HOLIDAY STRESS
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannFa-la-la-la-la — or Oy Ve??? This time of year can be exciting and enjoyable … and overstimulating and stressful as well! You are not alone if that is how you feel in December!
As my holiday gift to you, consider these tips for a more manageable and memorable holiday season:
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Helping Kids Cope with the Pressures of Middle School: 11/19/11
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannHelping Kids Cope with the Pressures of Middle School:
Building Those All-Important Executive Functioning Skills
Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Presented by:
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AD/HD Awareness Week, 2011: Day 7
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannToday is the seventh and last day of AD/HD Awareness Week 2011!!
In support of AD/HD Awareness Week, I have been posting one AD/HD awareness activity per day this week.
The activity for Day 1 was to print a poster and get the facts!
The activity for Day 2 was to sign up to participate in the AD/HD Awareness Week Expo.
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AD/HD Awareness Week 2011: Day 6
by Liz Ahmann
Liz AhmannToday is the sixth day of AD/HD Awareness Week 2011!!
In support of AD/HD Awareness Week, I am posting one AD/HD awareness activity per day this week.
The activity for Day 1 was to print a poster and get the facts!
The activity for Day 2 was to sign up to participate in the AD/HD Awareness Week Expo.
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