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posted on December 13, 2017 by Rachel Gow
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11 Tips for Surviving Christmas with your ADHD Child!

11 TIPS FOR SURVIVING CHRISTMASThe Christmas holiday period can be challenging for parents with children with learning and behavioural differences such as ADHD or Autism. While other parents are getting excited and making plans, you may be feeling the opposite and are perhaps tense, anxious and more exhausted than others. [Read more…]

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posted on December 13, 2017 by Rachel Gow
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A Christmas Message from Dr. Rachel V. Gow

Thanks to everyone who has supported my work in 2017!

Christmas messageChristmas and New Year signify a time of peace and good will, an opportunity to visit friends and spend time with loved ones. It’s a time to think of others, exchange meaningful gifts, and look back on the year that has passed. By reflecting, we are able to make positive adjustments and plan for the year ahead. [Read more…]

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posted on December 19, 2016 by Rachel Gow
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Ten Top Tips for a Happy Christmas

Christmas London EyeWith Christmas almost upon us once again, I’ve put together ten top tips aimed at maintaining a happy, more peaceful home during the holidays! [Read more…]

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posted on December 12, 2016 by Rachel Gow
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How to survive Christmas with your ADHD child

angelicIf you are a parent raising a child with a challenging behavioural difference such as ADHD, you may view the approaching Christmas holidays with mixed feelings, to say the least. [Read more…]

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