Parents can and should keep ADVOCACY top-of-mind while striving to support their kids’ optimal learning and development. Here are 5 note-worthy and practical tips to help strengthen advocacy efforts throughout the school year.
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Creativity: Tips from the Toolbox
In this blog about CREATIVITY, I reveal some important tips from my interview for THE ADHD TOOLBOX online event. Adults can support children’s aspirations, challenges, and learning across domains—but encouraging creativity is a game changer! Find out more here.
The ADHD Toolbox – Interview Questions and Answers: How to Embrace Creativity
Here’s an overview of my question and answer interview for The ADHD Toolbox online event – October, 2025. My topic is How to Embrace Creativity! Learn more about this event and the many learning opportunities. Link in the article.
School-Related Imperatives: A Quick and Timely Q and A for Parents
How to facilitate successful learning experiences for your child? What if school programs don’t work well? How can children’s interests become meaningful pursuits? These pressing questions give rise to several action-oriented suggestions parents can consider and implement.
Finding the Right Educational Fit for Your Child
“Each child has their own unique learning needs and preferences….” In this blog, Dr. Joanne Foster shares a “call to action,” offering 10 “fitting” suggestions to help kids overcome challenges, and engage in meaningful learning.
Family Fun: Making Memories Together!
“In the fabric of life—your life—let your family interactions be a silver lining.” A robust family dynamic can enrich learning opportunities. Here are ideas for facilitating fun, creativity, growth, and lots of lasting memories.
Hot Topics for Summer Reading: Helpful Resources for Parents
Encourage kids to believe in themselves—to think and say “I CAN,” instead of “I CAN’T.” Here’s what the research says, along with three practical strategies, and other helpful suggestions to facilitate children’s motivation and effort.
Kids and Practice
Practice can fuel kids’ advancement! Here are four considerations: basic elements (such as resolve, self-discipline, and patience); good habits; an upbeat attitude; and clear expectations. Each of these considerations is discussed, alongside supportive strategies parents can implement.
Squelching your Creativity? Oh, NO
Creativity knows no bounds – and it’s a joy to nurture it at any stage of life! In this article I focus on the power of creativity, what can threaten or squelch it, and how to maximize creative energy.