Punishment didn’t fail because you did it wrong. It failed because it was never teaching the skill your kid actually needed. I’m Tricia Sutton, and along with my co-founder Henry Van Nostrand, we run Paws 4 Kids 4 Paws (paws4kids4paws.org), where we help neurodivergent kids build real skills — confidence, emotional regulation, communication — using a trust-first method we originally …
The Surprising Power of Doing Nothing
If you’re like me with ADHD, you know that feeling of constantly racing against the clock, trying to keep up with work, life, friends—pretty much everything. And yes, procrastination is basically my BFF! As someone diagnosed later in life, I’m always on the lookout for ways to feel better about what I do and what I don’t get done. But …
ADHD – Is it me or the dog?
I believe our pets can be mirrors of ourselves. They show us how we interact with the world. If we take the time to look in that mirror it can be quite eye opening. They can teach us about ourselves and challenge us to be better while loving us with all our faults. I am fur-mom to three lovely rescued …