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Attention needs: the ADHD child and the momma who loves him

January 9, 2017 by Aprille 9 Comments

When Ezra was in day treatment (behavioral therapy), we were taught that there are four main reasons that children misbehave: 1) they are seeking attention 2) they are seeking power or control 3) they are seeking revenge or 4) they are feeling inadequate. Once we were able to categorize Ezra’s deeds by their why, it … [Read more…]

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Bite for bite: a dinnertime strategy for picky eaters

November 17, 2014 by Aprille 8 Comments

Rather than giving an incentive such as desert for eating dinner, reward bite-for-bite with foods that are desirable to the child.

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