Tuesday, February 14, 2012

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Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Using Multiple Intelligence to Find the Perfect Gift

When my oldest son was young, his holiday gifts were always the same. He would get  art supplies: paints, markers, pencils, crayons. I remember people not understanding. "Aren't you going to buy him a truck, or cars, or a basketball?" They would ask. I wasn't. He had all of those toys and they sat neatly in his room, never used. Instead,... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Giving Effective Instructions

In last week's post we talked about what to do when you must discipline your child when at a family function or in public. One of the tips was to talk to your child beforehand and review expectations, in other words, give your child instructions on how to behave. This is true no matter what situation you may be in. Letting your child know... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Five Tips for Disciplining Your Children at Family Functions

You arrive at your relative's house, ready to enjoy good food, catch up with those you haven't seen in a while and spend a few hours having fun. Maybe. After all, your child, the one with ADHD, the one you love with all your heart, is with you. If anything like my family get-togethers, the adults are ushered into one room, the children... Read moreChevron
posted 11/22/2010, comments (0)|
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Published Writer with an M.Ed in Special Education and Mother

Creating a Success Chart for Your Child with ADHD

A child with ADHD or other special needs may receive multiple negative messages about his or her behavior or even their personality during the course of a day. They may be reprimanded for being too loud, too energetic, or too impulsive.  They may be given pejorative labels as well such as lazy, irresponsible, or even bad. It is no wonder... Read moreChevron
Expert_badge Eileen Bailey

Five Ways to Help Your Children Raise Their Grades

In my last post, I talked about strategies for parents when a child brings home a bad grade. We discussed what positive actions parents can take when first confronted with a failing, or nearly failing, grade on a report card. This week, I will give you some tips for helping your child to raise their grade. These tips can be started any time... Read moreChevron
posted 11/15/2010, comments (0)|

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