Parents play a central role in shaping how children see themselves, make decisions, and relate to others. Leadership doesn’t arrive all at once; it’s built gradually through everyday experiences, guided choices, and the confidence to try again after setbacks. When adults focus on growth rather than control, children learn how to step forward with purpose. Key Ideas ● Leadership grows through practice,...
Parents everywhere know the scene: sighs, slumped shoulders, and the classic “I don’t get it.” Homework—especially language learning—can feel like a daily battle, but it doesn’t have to. Supporting your child isn’t about hovering or doing the work for them. It’s about building calm routines, encouraging curiosity, and giving them the right tools and mindset to grow independent, confident learners—one word, one sentence at...
If you grew up like me, weekly chores played was a big role in your childhood. You may not even remember a time when you didn’t have a list. I once lived in a house where we had seven rakes in our garage. Clearly, picking up leaves was on everyone’s list including any neighborhood kids we could recruit. In retrospect,...
The end of summer is on the horizon, but that doesn’t mean your ADHDer should stop benefiting from swimming. There is plentiful research stating swimming can be beneficial beyond being a fun activity and a safety skill. Why Swimming? Think of the various elements of swimming. It can be indoors or outside. Quiet or load. Solitary or social. Relaxing or invigorating. The...
When I began my career as an occupational therapist 25 years ago, ADHD was not as common as it is now. These days, the majority of my patients have ADHD or demonstrate many of the symptoms including requiring executive function motivators. When it comes to typically developing children and adults, understanding importance or that there are consequences to not accomplishing tasks...