ADHD support
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What “I don’t care” really means
Wild Minds – Bright Future · I dont care The shutdownWhat adults missThe hidden painWhat you can doWhat safety looks likeSpace without abandonmentEveryday practiceRebuilding trust TL;DR: Kids who say “I don’t care” often care too much.Their detachment is protection from… Continue reading
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Behavior isn’t the problem … loosing yourself is
Wild Minds – Bright Future · behavior is not the problem 1 Behavior is just the surface2 What’s really happening inside3 When self-worth fades4 Words don’t build confidence … actions do5 Kids notice everything6 “What are your strengths?”7 How beliefs… Continue reading
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Real tips from kids for kids – Getting up in the morning
One of my 15-year-old 1:1 boys recently shared his genius morning strategy with me. And honestly… it’s brilliant. ADHD kids have a hard time waking up on time in the morning. Thanks, delayed circadian rhythm (!). He came up with… Continue reading
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Glossary: Executive functions
𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐀𝐃𝐇𝐃 𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞? I was called into a classroom to observe a little boy who had recently skipped a class. Suspected giftedness. But the child’s behavior was off the charts. I don’t think I’ve ever… Continue reading
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The black swan theory
1 So what’s this talk about the black swan?2 The European truth: all swans are white3 The shock of discovery: Australia4 The deeper meaning behind the story5 The black swan today6 Three key traits of a black swan event7 What… Continue reading
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