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Understanding ADHD [with PDF Printable, OFFICIAL Rating Scales]

This educational article was written to help parents, caregivers and families understand ADHD. To share current research and thinking on ADHD, it’s diagnosis and treatment.

behavoiur, back to school, Children, meltdown, school, school aged kids, teens, toddlersEcho FeatherstoneJuly 24, 2018ADHD, Mental HealthComment

How to Calm Angry Meltdowns

Depending what you choose, maybe even all of them! These strategies can be incredibly effective if implemented properly, consistently and if the children are encouraged to try, adapt and experiment

behavoiur, Children, meltdown, printables, school aged kids, school, tantrum, teensEcho FeatherstoneApril 7, 2018meltdown, tantrum, ANGERComment

Tantrums in School aged Children.

The years from age 3 to 6 are an emotionally turbulent time. Your child may swing between extremes: He wants more independence, but he suffers from separation anxiety. Now more than ever, it's important for you..

behavoiur, Children, printables, school aged kids, school, toddlers, tantrum, meltdownEcho FeatherstoneApril 7, 2018tantrum, meltdown, school, parentingComment

After School Meltdown Strategies + Parenting Plan

Difficult afternoons turn into tough bed times, sibling squabbles, meltdowns, homework refusal and exhausted parents, can all happen as a result of after school overwhelm. If you too wonder if your child may the real-life version of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde, fear not!..

behavoiur, Children, school aged kidsEcho FeatherstoneApril 5, 2018tantrum, meltdown, afterschool, schoolComment

Your Child's Report Card- Helpful Tips for Parents

How you react to your child’s report card can impact his or her motivation, self-esteem and sense of control over his learning. Here are some tips on how to turn report card time into a constructive learning experience instead of a choice between a positive or negative encounter.

Unplugging in the Age of Distraction

In today’s modern world the rise of the Internet and Technology distractions, couples are finding that maintaining connection and intimacy are a challenge. Are you missing the cues that your partner needs some connection? What are some things that we can do to find a solution for distractions?

dad, For Dads, For Moms, RelationshiP, ChildrenEcho FeatherstoneJanuary 30, 2018connecting, spouse, phoneComment

Concussions in Children and Teens.

What is a concussion? What are the signs and symptoms of a concussion? What should I do if I suspect a concussion? And RED FLAGS.

teens, toddlers, health, ChildrenEcho FeatherstoneJanuary 30, 2018concussion Comment