Parenting

Parenting support and child therapy resources from Thrive Collective in Ottawa, IL — tips and insights for raising children with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and behavioral challenges.

Child doing a healthy activity representing the building blocks of behavior management and routine

The Building Blocks of Behavior Management

The Building Blocks of Behavior Management 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Recently, I had the opportunity to be on a panel with 3 other talented professionals in a webinar entitled Building Healthy Routines: Helping Students Help Themselves. We shared to parents…

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Does my kid need therapy?

Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy?

Am I ridiculous for thinking my child needs therapy? 2560 1707 Dr. Terry

If ever there was a high-stakes job, parenting is it! Most highly skilled jobs require hundreds of hours of on-the-job training and/or years of post secondary education. Yet, kids–these most…

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Family calendar on a wall representing summer structure and routine for children and families

How to Create a Summer Schedule for Your Family

How to Create a Summer Schedule for Your Family 1500 1000 Dr. Menon

Even if school’s out, structure can still be “in”. In fact, you (and your kids) really need it and by taking a few simple steps, you can create a summer…

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