Tag: christmas
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ADHD + Christmas At School
I am so sorry to talk about Christmas in November. But as a former teacher I know that schools will be gearing up now for the big festivities. Perhaps they will be practicing the Christmas play or nativity, learning lyrics for a Christmas concert, or begin talking about a Christmas party or celebration. Lessons will…
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ADHD + Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time of the year. Christmas can be magical and full of snuggly, warm fuzzy feelings of comfort and joy. Mistletoe and wine. But… Maybe not if you have a child or teenager with ADHD who finds this time of year really tricky. You need to be realistic about what your…
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When The ADHD Angry Dragon Appears
Our children with ADHD find life really tricky and too often family life is peppered with screaming, shouting and door slamming. I know. I’ve been there. WHY DOES YOUR CHILD GET SO ANGRY? Why does your children explode with anger over a seemingly little thing? First of all, let’s look at how your child’s brain…
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How Christmas Could Be Damaging Your Child
There is a certain twinkle in the air. The glitter fairy is starting to sprinkle her fairy dust. Adverts reminding us to stock up on gifts, turkey, crackers, stockings, tinsel…Exciting isn’t it? Mmmm. Maybe not. Maybe not for our children who find this time of year at school really difficult. How does this run up…