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Why Consequences Don’t Work for ADHD Kids (And What Does)

Traditional consequences fail with ADHD kids because of executive function defic...

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ADHD Authority Problems: Why Kids Resist Rules (And What Works Instead)

If you are parenting a child with ADHD, you already know the rules are clear. Wh...

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Improving Behavior in Your ADHD Child When You Have ADHD | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

If you have ADHD and you are raising a child with ADHD, parenting can feel exhau...

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Why ADHD Kids Melt Down When Told No (It’s Not Connection Seeking) | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

When a child with ADHD screams, hits, or destroys property after being told no, ...

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Understanding ADHD Child Outbursts and How to Respond with Calm Authority | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

When my son was younger, I often personalized his emotional dysregulation. The y...

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ADHD Medication Facts Every Parent Should Know | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

If you're reading this, you're likely facing one of the most emotionally loaded ...

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Severe Tyrannical Behavior and ADHD Kids: What Parents Need to Know | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

If you’re dealing with property destruction, aggression, threats of self-harm, p...

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ADHD Kids Need Emotional Regulation Skills, Not “Masking” | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

If you're raising a child with ADHD, and you’ve been told that teaching emotiona...

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Understanding ODD with ADHD: Why Defiance Isn’t the Whole Story and What Helps | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

If your child seems defiant, argues constantly, or melts down when told “no,” yo...

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What Parents of ADHD Kids Need to Know About Self-Harm Threats | Ryan Wexelblatt, LCSW, ADHD Dude

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If you’re genuinely concerned for your child’s safety, tak...

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