Just like time-out, grounding tends to get a bad-rap. This is because many parents misuse it. Mom says, “You’re grounded for a week!” until she cools off and remembers some important event Billy Earl is already scheduled to attend, lets him go, and undermines her own authority. “You’re grounded!” means Lilly Pearl stays in the […]
Why Does My Child Struggle?: A Wise Way to Change Your “Why’s” into “What’s”
Parents of children with attention challenges often want to know why… “Why is my four-year old son the one who always throws a tantrum when its time to leave the party?” “Why is my ten-year old son constantly in the principal’s office for being the class-clown?” “Why has my fourteen year old run away from home?” “Why […]
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Flexiture: What is It, How Can It Help, and Where Can I Get Some?
Struggling children and teens are empowered when their parents and educators consistently collaborate to consider if a specific challenge is best addressed by (1) providing structure to help the child successfully complete the difficult task, (2) flexibly making age-appropriate adjustments/accommodations for weak executive skills, or (3) a combination of flexibility and structure (flexiture). Children and teens […]
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Time Out!
Time out gets a “bad rap” largely because it is misused for every form of disobedience under the sun. Here, time out is designed to be only one part of the process previously described in economics 101 and 201 and should not be “over-used.” Here’s the rule of thumb: If your child is throwing a temper-tantrum and needs to […]
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ECONOMICS 201: Six Steps to Reducing Unacceptable Behavior!
This procedure should be undertaken only AFTER your child has successfully built up a sizable bank of tickets using ECONOMICS 101 outlined in the previous post. First, make a short list of unacceptable behaviors your child often gets in trouble for. Not completing chores, responsibilities Lying Arguing Swearing Violations of Household Rules Next, decide how much […]
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ECONOMICS 101: EIGHT STEPS TO BETTER BEHAVIOR
For some children and tweens, natural and logical consequences are not sufficient motivators for them to do chores, follow rules, and obey commands. They typically need an immediate tangible reinforcement in order to follow through to successfully complete assigned tasks. 1. Buy a roll of movie tickets at Walmart or Target. 2. Make a list of […]
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Flexiture Empowers!
“Flexiture” is a unique combination of flexibility and structure that empowers parents and teachers to solve big and small problems faced by their children and students who struggle with poor executive functions because of ADD/ADHD, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, depression, and related challenges.
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How Can I Help My Child with Problem Behaviors?
Parents are encouraged to remember that most impulsive, over-active, and inattentive behaviors seen in children with attention problems are not intentional. They did not cause the chemical reaction in their brain that caused the behavior, but over time, they can learn to control it. With that in mind, it is important to assist children in managing the effects […]
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Nine Steps for Structuring Multiple-Step Tasks for Success
Here’s a profound thought: By their very nature, multiple-step tasks include multiple opportunities for one to get “off-task.” This is especially true for those of us who are prone to getting “off-task” in the first place. For example, we set out to clean our room, but in the process, we find an old bag of balloons we […]
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Nine Tips to Help Your Child Follow Directions
Recently, I asked Michelle, a smart girl who has attention challenges, what makes school so difficult for her. She thought for a second, and enthusiastically responded, “My imagination!” I could not have said it better! Much to the chagrin of our loved ones, the imaginations of children (and adults) with attention challenges often get us off […]
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