Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
Why Is My Child So Angry and Defiant? An Overview of Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Forty percent of children with ADHD also develop oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), a condition marked by chronic aggression, frequent...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Jan 19, 2021
- 1 min
How to Fall Asleep with a Rowdy, Racing ADHD Brain
Sleep difficulties — falling asleep quickly, staying asleep, and waking up on time — go hand-in-hand with ADHD. Theories for inherent...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Oct 15, 2020
- 2 min
Scripts to End Every Homework Fight
Steer your child through her nightly homework load — without being the bad guy or doing all the work — with these ADHD-proof conversation...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
9 Constructive Fidgets That Promote Focus
Children and adults with ADHD can actually improve focus by multi-tasking — if they do it right! Developing a set of secondary “fidget”...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
5 Focus Tricks for Students with ADHD Learning at Home
Nearly two months into the lockdown, students with ADHD are noticing both the benefits (self-guided pace, movement breaks) and drawbacks...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Following Every Direction, Every Time
Strategies to help children with ADHD hear what you tell them to do — not just “bits and pieces.” The problem: Difficulty following...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Easily Distracted? How to Tune Out Distractions & Focus on School
Children with ADHD experience a lower level of brain arousal, which means they are easily distracted by internal and external stimuli....
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
ADHD ParentingSchool & LearningFOR TEACHERSRemote School Round 2: How to Improve Distance Learning
For students with IEPs or 504 Plans, the secret to an improved distance learning experience is parent-teacher coordination, reliable...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Sep 4, 2020
- 1 min
Omega 3s: The Ultimate (ADHD) Brain Food
Most people who have been diagnosed with ADHD have heard all about the benefits of omega-3 fatty acids for managing symptoms. But the...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 2 min
The Dyslexia and ADHD Connection
ADHD is usually apparent from the first day of school, whereas dyslexia is often not recognized until fourth or fifth grade, when the...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
What Does It Feel Like to Have ADHD?
Everyone is not “a little bit ADHD.” And, no, this isn’t a medical fad. To understand what it really feels like to live with symptoms of...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
Think Your Preschooler or Toddler Has ADHD? Ask These Four Questions
Is your toddler or preschooler’s hyperactivity normal — or something more? Use this checklist to decode your child’s behavior and to...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
When It’s Not Just ADHD: Symptoms of Comorbid Conditions
Roughly half of all people with ADHD also have a second condition — like learning disabilities, depression, or anxiety — that requires...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
The ADHD Symptoms That Complicate and Exacerbate a Math Learning Disability
Nearly a third of children with ADHD also have a math learning disability. These conditions and other comorbidities, when present in the...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
What is Dyslexia? Common Symptoms in Children
Dyslexia in children is common, but commonly misunderstood. This learning disability includes symptoms like trouble with reading,...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Aug 11, 2020
- 1 min
When it Comes to Handwriting, Practice Doesn’t Always Make Perfect
Plenty of children (with or without ADHD) are plagued by messy handwriting — and traditional practice does not always help. Read on for...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Jun 29, 2020
- 1 min
The Bittersweet Transition: Preparing Your Teen for Life After High School
Whether they felt breathtakingly fast or maddeningly slow, your child’s teen years will eventually come to an end — which means she’ll...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Jun 12, 2020
- 1 min
Secrets of Your ADHD Brain
Most people are neurologically equipped to determine what’s important and get motivated to do it, even when it doesn’t interest them....
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
MTHFR: Another Piece of the ADHD-Genetics Puzzle
ADHD is a very complex disorder. The number of factors contributing to symptoms is vast — and growing. MTHFR is a genetic abnormality...
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Jill Kolstad, M.Ed.
- Apr 23, 2020
- 1 min
Kids Bouncing Off the Walls? These Boredom Busters Fill Time Gaps with Activity
Many ADHD experts swear by the Pomodoro Technique for time management, which organizes the day into 25-minute increments separated by 5...
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