Tag: school
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ADHD + Medication
Let’s talk about ADHD medication. In my Facebook group ADHD Warrior Squad I have set an alert every time the word ‘medication’ is used. I am notified at least 10 times a day. Many of my clients ask about medication and my opinion. Should they medicate their child? I have been asked by members of…
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Going back to school may be overwhelming
How do you feel about your child or teenager going back to school? You may have feelings of concern, joy, worry, frustration or pure relief. This has been an extraordinary time and it’s bloody amazing that you got through it. It may have been a period of extreme stress, exhaustion, concern and you may have…
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I hate you! I’m bored….
This has been a long, long difficult period of time for us all. Stuck indoors with lockdown and now it’s officially the Summer holidays. Really!? There are still so many restrictions. Travel plans cancelled, indoor places shut, limitations on socially mixing and heightened tensions in the family. So it’s no wonder that life at the…
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Keep calm, it’s time for school
Okay so just imagine this scenario: Jamie. Time to get up. Breakfast is on the table and we are leaving in half an hour. Please be ready with all your things by the front door at 8am. Ooh. Yes mum. Good morning. I’ll jump out of bed immediately and enjoy a delicious healthy breakfast. I’ve…