Parents of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) often ask me about episodes of apparent overwhelm that can lead to anger or aggression. A child who becomes aggressive at times ...

And let me tell you, the shame that comes with it can feel almost as overwhelming as the behaviour itself. It’s something I’m sure some parents reading this have experienced, as well as those ...

A calm response is effective when a child is in a highly emotional state and Dr David Coleman says the priority should be safety and containment until the situation has de-escalated Children need to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. And let me tell you, the shame that comes with it can feel almost as overwhelming as the behaviour itself. It’s something I’m sure ...

As both a mum and a therapist, I’ve seen it all. I’ve been on the receiving end of eye-rolls, sarcastic remarks, and shouting (my own child has ADHD). I’ve also supported parent clients whose children ...