Big Feelings & Emotions
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Why Emotional Regulation Skills Are Crucial for ADHD Kids’ Success
It’s 4:47 p.m., and my son is completely fixated on his latest obsession—plastic dinosaurs. As he battles with imaginative play, a sudden interruption causes him to erupt in frustration, blaring like a horn. In moments like this, I can’t help but think about the emotional regulation skills my son and daughter will need to navigate
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Building Connection, Not Compliance: How Emotional Bonds Can Ease Power Struggles with Your ADHD Child
Emotional Connections Matter In our house, things can get a little chaotic. With all three of us sporting ADHD, I’ve learned that fostering emotional connections can be a game changer when it comes to reducing power struggles with my kid. As someone who’s experienced both the highs and lows of ADHD, I know firsthand how
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The ADHD Meltdown Is Not Misbehavior: What the Research Says About Big Feelings in Neurodivergent Kids
Last Tuesday at 4:47 p.m., my seven-year-old ADHD son threw a plastic dinosaur across the kitchen because I asked him to put on socks. I’m Mary. I know what a lot of you are thinking, because I used to think it too. He’s spoiled. I should be firmer. Real consequences would fix this. None of