by Dan DeMarle | Jan 7, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
ADHD can be noticeable — and some kids who stand out are more likely to get bullied. Understanding why some kids with ADHD are targets for bullying can help you prevent and tackle the problem. Click this link to read more.
by Dan DeMarle | May 14, 2022 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Other Health Impairment, Social Skills/Bullying
Middle school self-esteem too often nosedives for adolescents with ADHD, many of whom struggle to make friends and heed social cues. From smart social media use to careful questioning, here’s how parents can help boost a tween’s wavering confidence. Click this link to...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 16, 2022 | Parents/Guardians, Recommended Reading, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
Play is as important to young kids as things like money and love are to adults. So, when your child says “No one will play with me,” it probably feels like a really big deal to them. Here are some of the questions to ask and insights that can help them build stronger...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 20, 2021 | Covid-19, Recommended Reading, Social Skills/Bullying, Social Skills/Bullying
When the pandemic first struck, many child well-being advocates worried that the massive shift to remote school would spur an uptick in a troubling behavior: online bullying. According to new research from Boston University, however, virtual learning may have had...
by Dan DeMarle | Apr 21, 2020 | Social Skills/Bullying
“Bullied: What Every Parent, Teacher, and Kid Needs to Know About Ending the Cycle of Fear” by Carrie Goldman, 2012 by Harper One. The author provides a comprehensive overview of bullying. Well worth a read.
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 26, 2020 | ADHD, Autism, Obsessive-Compuslive Disorder, Social Skills/Bullying
You probably have heard of Greta Thunberg, the young climate activist. You may also have heard that she has Aspergers Syndrome. Aspergers was a diagnosis in the US until DSM-5 was rolled out, at which time it was subsumed into Autism Spectrum Disorder. What you may...
