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

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

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...

I want to share this article

Tara Frieden July 12, 2019 Uncategorized0 Comment

Hey! Sometimes I come across a great article or blog & just have to share it with my readers. If you have an aggressive or anxious child, check out this article. It’s such a great reminder of what the child...

Avoid the “Summer Slide” with summer skills practice

Tara Frieden June 3, 2019May 14, 2019 Parenting, Uncategorized school skills, summer skills, summertime0 Comment

It’s summer! YAY!! Time for sun shine, beaches, pools and fun! Many parents also fear that their children are going to lose some of the skills they learned during the school year. Fear no more! Here are some easy ways...

Why Kids Lie and What You Can Do About it

Tara Frieden May 27, 2019May 28, 2019 ADHD, blog, Mommy tips, Parenting lies, lying, telling the truth0 Comment

Lying, this is a very emotionally charged topic. I see so many parents getting very upset about lying. It is seen as a horrid character flaw. I’d like to share with you why I don’t think we need to get...