by Amelia | Apr 19, 2019 | #imaginesomethingbetter
“Oppositional defiant disorder.” Your child was struggling with behaviour, and you needed help. You reached out to a professional, you told them your story, and you received an assessment. You read the words “Oppositional defiant disorder.”...
by Amelia | Dec 8, 2018 | #imaginesomethingbetter, #youarehere
Oh hi! If you are a parent who is wondering whether your child has ADHD, then I’ve written a post full of heartfelt advice for you. Grab a tea, and let’s chat. I have ADHD. I’m also the parent of a child with ADHD. I work as a behaviour therapist with kids...
by Amelia | Oct 10, 2018 | #imaginesomethingbetter
Can kids learn to calm down and solve problems on their own? The good news is: of course! The bad news is: it takes a good long time. When you and your family are in a long process like emotional self-regulation, it’s good to be able to see exactly how far...
by Amelia | Mar 30, 2018 | #imaginesomethingbetter, #newtools
Bedtime. Why is it so hard? Shouldn’t kids be tired? Doesn’t practice make perfect? We go through the same routine every night… and yet, children are wonderfully creative in their methods when it comes to protest and sabotage. (Podcast alert! Listen...
by Amelia | Mar 16, 2018 | #celebrateprogress, #imaginesomethingbetter, #makelifesweeter, #youarehere
If you’re feeling lost as a parent, welcome! We’re all finding our way, and each stage has its own adventures. Here’s how this blog can help at each step along the way… Right now, you might just be feeling like you’re in survival-mode....
by Amelia | Oct 9, 2017 | #imaginesomethingbetter, #newtools
I wrote this story for you and your kids enjoy together. If you like, you can pause and give your children a chance to jump in and add their ideas. I included the three dots “…” as a way to remind you when there’s a good moment for...
