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Does It Really Hurt When Other Parents Judge Your Parenting?

April 23, 2022 by Guest Contributor

Does It Really Hurt When Other Parents Judge Your Parenting?

You know that feeling when other parents judge your parenting? Now, more than ever, it can feel like everyone is an expert in parenting. Yes, information is more accessible, but that doesn’t mean it is always valid, reliable, or suitable for your family.   As the parent of a young child, I’ve encountered judgment from everyone, […]

Filed Under: Parenting Tips

Is Sensory Processing Disorder a Disability? What Parents Need to Know

January 27, 2022 by Guest Contributor

Is Sensory Processing Disorder a Disability? What Parents Need to Know

Although Sensory Processing Disorder can definitely be a debilitating condition, it is not necessarily a formal disability. Currently, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not cover Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).  However, for some people, SPD creates learning issues, which makes them eligible for special services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).   For example, […]

Filed Under: School, Sensory Processing

Want to Help Your ADHD Kid? Focus on Evidence Based Interventions

January 16, 2022 by Start Here Parents

Want to Help Your ADHD Kid? Focus on Evidence Based Interventions

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, chances are you have so many questions that you don’t even know where to start. Can your child succeed in school? What does he need from you at home? How can parents and teachers help her in her relationships with peers and family members? And most of […]

Filed Under: ADHD, Facts For Families

The Promising Benefits of Weighted Blanket for ADHD: How to Really Help Your Kid Now

November 11, 2021 by Start Here Parents

The Promising Benefits of Weighted Blanket for ADHD: How to Really Help Your Kid Now

While it’s well-known that ADHD can be managed with medications, therapy and/or lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, other simple tools exist that can help with managing symptoms as well. And, one in particular – the weighted blanket – has grown in popularity in recent years. And that’s for good reason! As explained below there […]

Filed Under: ADHD, Anxiety, Emotions-Mental Health

Worried About ADHD Medication Abuse? This is What You Need to Know

April 25, 2021 by Guest Contributor

Worried About ADHD Medication Abuse? This is What You Need to Know

There can be a great deal of stigma and confusion surrounding the use of prescription medications to treat ADHD. And many parents worry about the long-term effects of ADHD medications. Although ADHD medications can be extremely effective when used appropriately, many families fear exploring such options because they fear that the medications could harm their […]

Filed Under: ADHD

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