Positive Development, LLC

Summer brings many new camps, experiences, and people that may be unfamiliar to our kids.
We want to make sure that they are happy, confident, and safe during their summer break.

So, I’m sharing 5 Reasons Why It's Tough For Kids To Set Healthy Boundaries and what parents can do to help! Click on this week’s newsletter below to read more!
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14207959

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

It’s summertime! Our gifted, creative, and high-performing kids are already getting bored. All the kids pick the “bored” feeling card when I check in with them during our therapy sessions.
We can tell them to pick up a book and start on their summer reading lists if they need something to do. Speaking of reading…here are my Top 5 Summer Reads for Parents, which may inspire healing, happiness, and confidence! Read this week’s newsletter to learn more!
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14207528

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

"Nothing works!" If you’ve heard this comment from your child, it doesn’t automatically mean the emotional regulation skills are ineffective. I’ve been exploring what’s actually happening when skills “don’t work,” and the answers are often more practical (and more encouraging) than we expect. Here are 4 Reasons Why Our Kids May Struggle to Use Their Emotional Regulation Skills—and what tends to shift things in the right direction.
Read this week’s newsletter to learn more: https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14207009

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

The Parenting Your ADHD Kid Summit starts on May 11th!

35+ leading ADHD and parenting experts are coming together to give you practical tools!

Click below to learn more!
https://parentingyouradhdkidsummit.com/may2026-register

Here’s the schedule:

Monday, May 11th

The Role of Emotional Intelligence in ADHD

The Reason You May Be Expecting Too Much from your ADHD Child

Supporting Kids Through Big Emotions: The ABCs and 123s of Co-Regulation

Why Traditional Parenting Strategies Often Fail ADHD Kids — and What Actually Works

From Daily Battles to Calmer Homes: Parenting ADHD Kids Differently



Tuesday, May 12th

The Executive Function Ripple Effect

Screen Time: Guidelines and Strategies for Parents

Nutrition and the ADHD Brain: What Really Helps

ADHD + productivity (how to get stuff done when you don't feel like it)

Effective Communication Strategies for ADHD



Wednesday, May 13th

The Invisible Struggle: Shining a Light in ADHD Girls

The Emotional Anchor: How to Steady Your Child (and Yourself) Through Big ADHD Emotions

When It’s Not Just Behavior: Sensory vs. Emotional Regulation in ADHD

Supporting ADHD Kids in School: IEPs, 504 Plans, and Classroom Accommodations

Little Lies, Big Emotions: Why ADHD Kids Fib (and What to Do About It)

Thursday, May 14th

ADHD is THE Super Power

Building Social-Emotional Skills as Parents

The Whole-Child Approach to ADHD: Gut Health, Nutrition, and Lifestyle Strategies

How to Motivate Your ADHD Child

Navigating Sibling Relationships



Friday May 15th

The Biology Beneath ADHD: What Your Child’s Symptoms Are Really Telling You

The Role of Executive Functions in Academic Achievement

Supporting Yourself as a Parent with ADHD

Reducing severe tyrannical behaviors in the home

The Animals of Our Brain



Saturday, May 16th

Mindfulness for the ADHD Brain

Systems and Tools that Actually Work for ADHD Brains

How to Help your Child with Task Initiation

Why Empowering Kids About ADHD Sets Them Up For Life

The REAL Reason Your Teen Doesn't Love to Learn



Sunday, May 17th

Why Supporting Yourself Is the Key to Supporting Your Child

The Invisible Struggle: Why Working Memory Is One of the Most Overlooked Challenges in ADHD

Coaching Your ADHD Child Without Power Struggles

Effortless Until Now: What to Do When High-Performing Kids Begin Struggling in School

Supporting ADHD Self-Esteem and Friendships
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The Summit officially kicks off on Monday, May 11th.

5 panelist interviews will go live each day at 9 am ET. These will be available for 24 hours after their release.

Join the Parenting Your ADHD Kid Summit — FREE 7-Day Online Summit Join 35+ ADHD experts for 7 days of proven strategies to help your child and your whole family finally thrive. FREE registration. 30+ guides worth $5,000+.

Do you have kids who are constantly missing assignments, have big emotions, or who just can’t seem to stay on track—even though they’re incredibly bright? Read this week’s newsletter to learn about a FREE conference that gives practical, real-life strategies to better understand those ADHD symptoms and actually help things run more smoothly at home and school!
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14206310

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

If you have kids, you know how hard it can be to pull them away from screens. I recently attended a remote control air show where planes the size of people soared overhead, creating a truly unforgettable, real-world experience. Sometimes, a little less screen time and a little more sky time can do a lot for a child’s mental health! Read this week's newsletter to learn more.

https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14206121

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

When it comes to helping kids grow their goals, it helps to know that meaningful change takes time, there’s no “magic fix,” and setbacks are not only normal but expected. Real progress comes from small, consistent steps that build momentum over the long haul, not quick bursts of effort. The real challenge isn’t starting change—it’s sustaining it through routines that keep you on track even when life gets messy. Read this week’s newsletter to learn more.

https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14205573

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying everything to stop meltdowns, this might surprise you: the most powerful strategy starts with you. Let’s flip the script in a way that actually works.
Read this week’s newsletter to learn more.
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14205313

Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

What if child meltdowns didn’t have to catch us off guard? AI tools that track things like heart rate, breathing, and sleep may give caregivers a heads-up! Imagine a world where we could step in early and help our kids before things spiral. Read this week’s newsletter to learn more about how we may be helping kids manage their emotions in the future!
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14205022
Contact us if you have a gifted, creative, or high-performing child who needs help managing stress and anxiety. (904) 516-0913. www.positivedevelopmentllc.com

If you’ve ever watched your child suddenly sprint through the house like a tiny tornado, you’ve witnessed the classic case of “the zoomies.” That burst of wild energy isn’t random mischief—there are real biological and emotional reasons kids suddenly shift into turbo mode. In this article, we’ll explore why the zoomies happen and three simple ways parents can channel that energy without losing the living room lamp! Read this week’s newsletter to learn more!
https://mailchi.mp/positive-development.org/positivedevelopmentllc-14204500

Contact us at (904) 516-0913 or visit www.positivedevelopmentllc.com to start your kiddo in therapy!