~ ADHD Strategies for Parenting and Having a Great Family Life! Tara Frieden, Parent Mentor

Last minute gift ideas for sports fans

Tara Frieden December 24, 2019 blog, Gift ideas, Sports gear, Uncategorized0 Comment

Check out Fanatics for NFL Product NCAA Michigan Wolverines – 2020 Vrbo Citrus Bowl. OSU Buckeyes Big 10 Champs and more! Get gift cards so they can get whatever they want!

504 Accommodations For ADHD

Tara Frieden December 16, 2019December 20, 2019 ADHD, blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child 504, accommodations, ADHD0 Comment

When parents ask for, or are granted a 504 for their child with ADHD, they often do not know what accommodations to ask for. I have made a list of things that are commonly put into a 504 and things...

Top Toy Pick Toddlers!

Tara Frieden December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 Babies and Toddlers, blog, Gift ideas, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child cause and effect play, fine motor, gift ideas, toddler, toys0 Comment

I recently got this cute little toy cash register for use for work. (I do early intervention therapy for infants and toddlers) Let me tell you why this cute little toy is so awesome! Color sorting and matching This has...

Mom Must Haves!: A gift wish list for moms!

Tara Frieden November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 blog, Gift ideas Christmas gifts, gifts, gifts for mom0 Comment

Every year my husband asks me gift ideas of I want for Christmas, birthday, anniversary, etc. He does a great job at making me feel loved, and wants to be sure I have what I want/need. Sometimes it’s tricky to...

Gift ideas for Tween and Teens Part 2

Tara Frieden November 12, 2019November 11, 2019 blog, Gift ideas board games, teen gifts, tween gifts0 Comment

So I recently made a list of gift ideas for teens and tweens, it’s been very popular and I have more ideas! Here are some more gift ideas! Water Bottle Stickers!! These are perfect for your teens water bottle/hydro flask. ...

Easy Fall Craft and Keepsake

Tara Frieden October 26, 2019October 25, 2019 Uncategorized0 Comment

Years ago I did a quick craft with my kids and I never realized how much I would appreciate it. I know we all love hand prints of our kids, so you will really enjoy this keepsake. I started...

Teen/Tween Gift Ideas 2019

Tara Frieden September 19, 2019September 19, 2019 blog, Parenting0 Comment

Tweens and Teens are often hard to buy for. I have come up with a list of gift ideas just for you! Hydro Flask Yes, it may seem like an expensive water bottle, but it is very durable and it’s...

Please Stop Using Behavior Charts

Tara Frieden August 26, 2019August 26, 2019 ADHD, blog, Classroom management, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, Anxiety, behavior, behavior charts, classroom management0 Comment

Oh behavior charts! How I despise thee! Humiliation Bad feelings Embarrassment Nothing good comes from you! Can we please stop??!? Humiliating Behavior charts are humiliating! Why do some people feel that it is okay to openly embarrass young children that...

Building Self Esteem in your Children

Tara Frieden August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child mental health, parenting, Self esteem0 Comment

The past few generations of parents have been very aware of the role self esteem plays in the emotional development of our children. Many methods have been tried. Overly praising, giving everyone a trophy or award for everything, taking away...

MAPLE HOLISTICS Apple cider vinegar shampoo

Tara Frieden August 12, 2019August 10, 2019 blog, Non Toxic Living0 Comment

Recently I had the opportunity to try Maple Holistic’s apple cider vinegar shampoo. This is my absolute favorite shampoo. It doesn’t take very much and it creates a luscious lather. My hair feels so soft while I’m washing it. It...