by Dan DeMarle | Dec 17, 2024 | Holidays
“Getting presents is usually a highlight of the holiday season. But for kids who struggle with self-control, exchanging gifts can often lead to frustration and tantrums. Opening gifts can be especially hard for kids with ADHD who have impulsivity and trouble...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 26, 2023 | Christmas, Down Syndrome, Holidays, Shopping
“Our story began in the fall of 2016. John had entered his last year of school attending Huntington High School and Wilson Tech, where he studied retailing and customer service. At the same time, his Dad, Mark, was beginning to build some online businesses. John...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 26, 2023 | Christmas, Holidays, Parents/Guardians
https://www.permobil.com/en-us Get ready to kick off the holiday season with an incredibly inclusive Black Friday! We’ve scoured the internet and found some really great ideas for toys that celebrate different abilities! Let’s celebrate the power of...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 26, 2023 | Holidays, Parents/Guardians, Thanksgiving
At a glance Thanksgiving can be a tough day for kids with ADHD. The change in routine can make kids with ADHD uneasy. You can’t control all the chaos of big family events, but you can prepare for it....
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 23, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Behavior Management, Holidays, Other Health Impairment, Parents/Guardians
Every holiday season, we face a persistent challenge: how to respond to family members who don’t understand ADHD and yet feel compelled to share their discipline and parenting advice (often loudly). While every family dynamic is unique, here are some general rules...
by Dan DeMarle | Nov 18, 2022 | Holidays, Parents/Guardians
Thanksgiving is full of wonderful things. The smell of food fills the air. We get to eat that wonderful smelling food. We get to catch up with family members. Kids get to run around and play with cousins. Pie (because honestly, it deserves its own category). And...
