Do or someone you love feel perpetually unworthy? Defective? Sorry? Shame haunts people of all ages with ADHD who feel trapped by self-blame. Learn about where it comes from, why it’s harmful, and how to improve emotional health for yourself [...]
Is your family ready for an exciting adventure in the next 30 days? At Yellow Parachute's Quantum Jump, we have created a special roadmap just for you. This roadmap is all about protecting your wellness, developing awareness of and practicing [...]
If you find yourself resonating with the statement, "I don't know if he's lazy, she's just stubborn, or if these things are actually difficult. We are all over the place. We've lost sight of what we should be expecting," rest [...]
Hey there, parents! 👋 Let's dive into a fascinating topic today: motivation techniques for kids with ADHD. We all know that traditional methods like rewards and consequences may not have the desired effect on our humans with attention deficit disorder. [...]
In a bustling elementary classroom, students gathered for one-act-play rehearsals. Among them were Cameron, a vibrant student who loved to draw, (Cameron had been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD last year), Lucas, a diligent student-leader whose parent was also a teacher [...]
- A Coach's Perspective Have you ever watch someone rediscover inspiration? Recently, I asked one of our EF Coaches to share the gifts she receives (unwraps, if you like metaphors), while working with families through EF Skills Coaching. Quick background [...]
Parenting is often full of joys, and it is also true that sometimes our kids give us a real run for our money. Sometimes it really does take a village. We used to live in communities of family and caregivers [...]
"What does it feel like when you feel like you can't do something?" I ask. "It's kind of like this," he gestures for my apple pencil and begins to sketch in orange, "There's a big figure with a big voice [...]
Does your student have trouble showing their work in multi-step math problems? Maybe they're not really trying to push your buttons! Looking through an Executive Function Skills lens, we can identify a stress on working memory bandwidth and metacognition. Try [...]
It’s May! Outdoor activities have increased, and we are officially waking from winter slumber in Minnesota. In spite of these delightful beginnings, school year 's end can signal a RUSH of stressors to retake tests, turn in missing assignments, and [...]
