Pery's Blog

Memory Hacks: Here’s how to help your child remember important tasks.

James enters a room and then forgets what he wanted. He starts eating dinner, gets distracted midway by a text, and forgets he was...

Where did my sweatshirt go? 5 tips to get your ADHD child get organized

"My 10-year-old is an A+ student, and it comes naturally to her. She's brilliant. Yet every time the teacher assigns weekly homework, she...

Planning. It's complex. It’s not ADHD friendly. It can be taught. Here’s how:

Intro: "We're late, we're late, we're late" is a common refrain heard if you have a child with ADHD. Why? Executive functioning, or more...

On no! Doodles on the Wall. How can I curb my child's impulsivity?

Grabbing action figures. Incessant interrupting. Pulling hair. Hitting. These are all impulsive behaviors. If your child has ADHD, here’s...

Less ADHD meltdowns? Yes, please!

Are nuclear meltdowns familiar in your household? Did you get another call from your child's teacher, and it wasn't the good kind? Here's...

Cold Executive Functioning: ADHD traffic control gone haywire

Kids with ADHD often appear scatterbrained. They're late. They can't find their things. But they're also super smart. So what's going on?...

Wired to the extreme: What was my teenager (NOT) thinking?

Nicely asking for an Oreo (instead of grabbing it), or turning off The Simpsons, and heading to bed on time are not just wise decisions....

Executive functioning woes: Living in an ADHD World

Executive functioning skills are required to navigate the world successfully. If your child has ADHD, however, their skills may be...

The Powerful Art of Praise

Praise is a powerful tool for generating change. If your child is struggling at school or at home, here’s a fantastic way to help them...