Field notes for parents
Thinking we share publicly — about executive functioning, ADHD, autism, coaching, and what we see work in our practice. New posts go up when there's something worth saying.
Helping your Student Build their Working Memory (An Executive Function Skill)
<p class="">This week we are going to explore working memory, which is defined as the ability to recall the information we need when we need it.</p>
Helping your Student Build their Impulse Control (An Executive Function Skill)
<p class="">This week we are exploring response inhibition. Response inhibition is the ability to stop yourself from doing the things you aren’t supposed to do.</p>
Prioritizing Healthy Relationships
<p class="">When our friends share their parenting struggles with us, jumping in with our thoughts and feelings can seem like a natural response. But sometimes that isn't the best way to create connection.</p>
Better Tomorrows: Six Ways to Extend Grace to Ourselves and Our Children
<p class="">Parenting is tough, but so is being a child. Just like us, children experience stress and need parental support to navigate life's ups and downs.</p>
Musings on these Challenging Times
<p class="">COVID-19 is providing families with the opportunity to reevaluate priorities. It is challenging us to look at the world and our experiences in it in new and different ways.</p>
10 Things to Try when School-at-Home is Causing Anxiety
<p class="">Distance learning can be extra challenging for children who struggle with executive function. Here are some things to try when emotional overwhelm hits.</p>
So, You're a Teacher Now! Navigating the Dual Roles of Parent and Teacher
<p class="">How can parents take on the role of teacher during distance learning and still maintain a strong connection with their child?</p>
When “well that will teach them” Just Doesn’t Work: Helping Neurologically Atypical Children Learn from Failure
<p class="">Natural consequences and negative feedback often are not teachers for neurologically atypical children. How can parents help these children learn from their mistakes and grow in a postive direction?</p>
Helping Our Children Navigate Body Boundaries
<p class="">Saying no to a hug or having a friend say no to yours can be tough for children and adults alike. When your child is neurologically atypical and/or struggles with executive functioning skills, it can be even more tricky. </p>
Parental Roles: How They Change as Your Child Grows
<p class="">As children grow, mature and change the amount of direction, control and autonomy they need from their parents transforms as well. Over time, a parent’s roles change from manager to coach to consultant. </p>