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Manage Sibling Conflict Like a Boss!

“Our kids love each other, right? I mean, they definitely don’t seem to like each other lately, but do they love each other?” The other day, I (Katie) was listening to my children arguing in the backyard and I looked at my husband and literally asked this question. It seems like my kids (who are 2.5 years apart) operate in two different modes: best friends or mortal enemies. And some days, it is exhausting for me as a parent!

On our social media, we consistently hear from you about arguments between siblings. When you are raising a child (or more than one child) with ADHD, this can be even more complicated! We definitely haven’t figured out the secret sauce to help our kids get along all the time. But we wanted to share a few tips to help support you in your journey.

1) Prioritize 1:1 time for each child.

Maybe we should make t-shirts that say this… or coffee mugs… hmm… but we say it ALL OF THE TIME because it’s parenting gold! The truth is, this is easier said than done. If you are...

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The 4 Most Effective, Non-Medical Treatments for ADHD

 

After receiving your child’s diagnosis of ADHD, it can be an overwhelming task trying to find the best treatment option to help both your child and family. Many of you do a quick google search or join a Facebook group and attempt to sift through the never-ending recommendations. Unfortunately, this can sometimes lead to more confusion and overwhelm. There are so many factors involved in getting help for your child, including options for in-person therapies where you live, cost, time involvement, and effectiveness of the treatments.

Today, we are discussing one of the most effective, non-medical treatment interventions for ADHD—behavior therapy!

Behavior therapy is the only non-medical treatment for ADHD with a large base of scientific evidence. Because of this, it is recommended that behavior therapies begin as soon as a child receives an ADHD diagnosis. Behavioral therapies also do not produce the unwanted side effects that occur with medication that are a concern for most parent...

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