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Stop the ADHD Shame Spiral

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 [...]

Parent/Kid Roadmap to School + Homework Success

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 [...]

How to Make Sense of Expectations for Your ADHDer

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 [...]

Motivating Children with ADHD: Understanding the Brain Differences

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. [...]

The 5 Gifts of Executive Function Skills Coaching

- 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 [...]

7 Steps to Show Your Work in Math

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 [...]

Transform ADHD Stressors into Get-It-Done Super Powers!

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 [...]

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