Greetings!
I hope you are enjoying a few more days of summer. This month's newsletter is filled with many different resources for the coming months. If you have any questions or suggestions, just hit reply and let me know. Best Wishes, Cindy |
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School Survival Tips for You and Yo ur Child
Come on, we can do it. We can make this year just a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable. Hopefully the burnout and exhaustion of the previous school year has dissipated and you are ready for a new beginning. For this first newsletter of the new school year I thought it might be useful to review, update and enhance some of our basic strategies to establish a positive outlook for the months ahead. As always, if you have any questions or additional suggestions, I enjoy hearing from you. And don't forget to "Like" my facebook page to stay up to date on the latest news and strategies I post. Click here to read the article
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 SOS Research I would like to introduce you to a new resource of which I am proud to have been selected to be a part. S-O-S Research provides a wealth of free information on special needs to help your child reach his potential. "Invisible" special needs are addressed, such as autism, Asperger's, ADHD, social & play skills, Sensory Processing Disorder, anxiety/stress, and much more. Danette M. Schoot, M.A., Founder of S-O-S Research, has pulled together the S-O-S Team of Experts in various fields covering ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Bipolar, Social Skills, and Special Education Consultation and Advocacy. Please check out our Team and all the resources the site has to offer. www.SOS-Research-Blog.com ______________________________________________________ |
Join me for a 7-Session
Parent Coaching Workshop Series
Calm and Connected...
Parenting Your Child with ADHD
Click here to download a flyer
Is your child struggling in school or with homework?
Do you find yourself repeating the same lectures?
Have you tried the typical structure and routine and still
you find you are living in stress and chaos?
This workshop addresses the unique education and strategies that are valuable when parenting a child with ADHD.
During the Seven Sessions we will examine how ADHD truly impacts your child's development based on the most resent research, and help you develop the tools necessary to create a calm environment where compliance and growth can occur.
Topics include:
- Establishing realistic boundaries and expectations that will reduce chaos and defiance
- Helping your child discover their unique needs, strengths and passions and how they can reach their true potential
- Specific techniques for maintaining focus, improving time management and organizational skills, and creating effective study environments that build on your child's innate needs.
- Understanding your child's educational rights and advocating on your child's behalf with teachers and other professionals involved to insure the best supports are in place and followed.
- Reducing homework stress for you and your child.
Upcoming Session Dates and Locations:
Syosset, New York Tuesdays beginning October 4th, 9:30 - 11:30 AM Hallowell Center,NY,NY (www.HallowellCenterNY.com) Wednesdays beginning October 5th, 7 - 9 PM Plainview, New York Thursdays beginning October 6th, 7 - 9 PM Fee: $675/person $300/spouse Participants of the workshop are welcome to join the Parent Coaching Support Group open exclusivly to current and previous members of the Parent Coaching Workshop Series. To register call 516-802-0593 or email Cindy@PTScoaching.com ________________________________________
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About Cindy...
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, is a Certified ADHD Parent Coach, specializing in working with families who struggle with ADHD, Executive Function issues, and the challenges of the teen years. She received her Master's in Education in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College and her ADHD Coach Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching. She is a Certified Mentor for Think:Kids, formally The Collaborative Problem Solving Institute, dedicated to understanding and helping challenging children and adolescents and has trained with Dr. Ned Hallowell.
Cindy conducts a Seven-Session ADHD Parent Coaching Workshop Series where specific strategies are developed to establish realistic rules and expectations, reduce homework stress, improve children's compliance, self-advocacy and communication skills. Additional services include school support, staff development, and presentations for professionals and parent groups. Coaching is available in person on Long Island and Manhattan or via Telephone.
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Volume 3, Issue 1
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Parenting Tip
of the Month
Memorizing facts can get pretty boring. Try getting them moving to keep their minds alert: Have a catch. Say the word and throw the ball. Have them throw it back when they can say the answer.
Do you have a tip to share? Please email me at: Cindy@PTScoaching.com
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Upcoming Free Presentations
Top Ten Strategies to Arm you Child with ADHD for the Road Ahead
Parent Coaching Skills
It's a New Year - It's a New Beginning
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Recent Articles
For Students
What do you Mean I have ADHD?
Talking to Your Teachers - Really, You Can!
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New Resources added to website...
Khan Academy
Watch. Practice. Learn almost anything for free.
With a library of over 2,400 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 125 practice exercises, we're on a mission to help you learn whatever you want, whenever you want, at your own pace.
Shykids Make your own math drill sheets for free! Simply select the type of problems and a worksheet will be created to our specifications, ready to be printed for use.
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Quote of the Month
"If you don't like the thing, change it. If you can't change it, change the way you think about it."
Maya Angelou
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Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., ACAC
www.PTScoaching.com
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