ADHD Archives - TARA FRIEDEN

Cleaning Kids Rooms

Tara Frieden June 13, 2022June 10, 2022 blog, Mommy tips ADHD, families, Motherhood, parenting1 Comment

So I have never forced my children to clean their room. I have suggested and helped, I have explained my expectations, but I have never put out an ultimatum for fought over it. I did set them up for success...

Attention seeking behavior

Tara Frieden February 15, 2022February 2, 2022 Parenting, Uncategorized ADHD, attention seeking, behavior, kids, parenting, parents0 Comment

Many parents feel that their cildren engage in attention seeking behaviors. Thhey often use thei behavior as a way to communicate that they are seeking connecttion with you. Here are some things you can do to reduce the behaviors that...

How we told our son that he has ADHD

Tara Frieden December 22, 2020 ADHD, blog, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, medication0 Comment

Many parents struggle with whether or not to tell their child that they have ADD or ADHD, and then how to do it. We decided that we wanted our son to know and understand what ADHD is and not to...

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...

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...

Does Your Child Have ADHD or is it Something Else?

Tara Frieden May 20, 2019May 11, 2019 ADHD, blog, Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, Anxiety, breathing issues, Sleep issues0 Comment

Is it ADHD? Suspecting your child may have ADD/ADHD is scary. Having someone else tell you they suspect it can be horrifying. If you don’t have personal experience with it or experience as a parent, the first time will probably...

What’s Getting in the Way of Your Child’s Sleep?

Tara Frieden April 15, 2019March 13, 2019 blog, Mommy tips, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, essential oils, meditation relaxation, Sensory processing disorder, sleep0 Comment

So many kids have a hard time falling and staying asleep. There are many things that can be getting the in way of a good night’s rest. Hopefully I can give you some tips on helping your child get to...

My favorite oils for ADHD

Tara Frieden March 7, 2019March 7, 2019 Parenting an exceptional child ADHD, essential oils, focus, sleep0 Comment

Everyday I use essential oils. I diffuse them, use them topically and occasionally internally. I have done research about which oils could be the best for helping ADHD. I have 2 favorites. The first one is Vetiver. According to a...

My Favorite Parenting Books

Tara Frieden January 28, 2019January 25, 2019 blog, Book Reviews, Parenting, Parenting an exceptional child, Sensory tips ADHD, Anxiety, kids, parenting, toddlers0 Comment

Parenting is hard and we often don't get enough solid information about what to do and how to understand these little beings. Here are some of my favorite go to resources.

You Are the Perfect Mom for Your Child

Tara Frieden December 22, 2018March 12, 2019 blog, Mommy tips ADHD, Anxiety, being mom, parenting, self care0 Comment

Many times over the years I have wondered if I am really the best mom for my child. Shouldn’t my son have a mother that is more patient? One that doesn’t get exasperated over constant humming and singing. A mom...