Transform parenting stress and anxiety to confidence and connection with advice from a pediatrician and mom on a mission to empower parents. I'm Dr. Alison Escalante, author of the book Sigh, See, Start: How to be the parent your child needs in a world that won't stop pushing.
Parent has a criticism of my book ...and Executive Function Coaching for your child
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Hi Parents, This week I wanted to share with you a book review posted on Goodreads that taught me a lot about how parents interact with Sigh, See, Start. You see, the reviewer loved the book, but found that when she tried to use Sigh, See, Start to make her kids feel seen and heard and meet their emotional needs while they were actively fighting, it didn't work. You can read more of Ashley's thoughts and my responses in this blog post: One parent criticized my book, and she has a point. Executive Function CoachingDoes your child have ADHD, ASD, executive function disorder, or trouble getting organized? As kids approach late middle school and enter high school, many of them are ready to benefit from working with an executive function coach. However, coaches who really know what they are doing can be hard to find. So I thought I'd let you know about Cognitive Command, the brainchild of my friend Aviva Legatt, PhD., which assists neurodivergent individuals to prepare for and succeed in their academic and professional journeys. (Please note: I am not receiving any payment for this recomendation.) One note: some kids who need executive function coaching can't effectively interact remotely as they would need to do with Cognitive Command, and may need to find a local in-person coach. The problem is that many coaches have simply taken an online course and do not have the rich qualifications and experience that I would want in an executive function coach. If any parents have had good experiences with a local coach, please reply to this email with the info so I can pass it on. Have a great week! Dr. Alison |
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Transform parenting stress and anxiety to confidence and connection with advice from a pediatrician and mom on a mission to empower parents. I'm Dr. Alison Escalante, author of the book Sigh, See, Start: How to be the parent your child needs in a world that won't stop pushing.
Hi everyone, I'll cover two things in this email: first, Sigh, See, Start is out on audiobook! (see end of email) and second, what you need to know about stimulant medications for ADHD. Understanding Stimulant Medications for ADHD Last week I wrote an article for Forbes explaining some of the most important things to understand about stimulant medications for ADHD. You can read the article in full where there is a lot more information, but since it's behind a paywall I'll post a summary here....
Hi Parents, These days my parenting adventures involve teenagers, which is why I jumped at the chance to read and respond to an article in the New York Times about how teenagers suddenly become allergic to their parents around age 13. Wow! It's like a light switch. The bottom line? Teenagers are a lot like toddlers. They are going through a struggle to achieve their own independence. And they still need to know their parents are right there to back them up and love them. Right around 13 years...
Hi Parents, I cannot tell you how many times I've talked with parents in the pediatric office, or seen it mentioned online. The daycare calls and sends you into a panic... They say your kid is a "biter" and they may have to kick them out. What in the world is going on? Is there something wrong with your child? Toddlers bite. They also scratch, hit and pull hair. This week I wrote two articles to support parents who've been told their child is a biter. The first was for Forbes, and addressed...