It’s almost officially “shoulder season” in Alberta! This means the snow is starting to melt, the sun is getting stronger, and the days are getting longer—good news! Except, perhaps, for a child or teen with ADHD.

The in-between weather can be frustrating—it’s no longer ideal for sledding, skating, or skiing, but it’s also not quite time to break out the bikes, rollerblades, or trampolines. For a child or teen who craves activity, novelty, and spontaneity, this season can feel like torture.

Here are some fun ideas to help your kids (and you!) get through this transition—and even enjoy it!

Whether your child has different cognitive or academic abilities that require more specialized support and programming, or emotional, behavioural, social or sensory differences, that might impact their ability to function successfully within the school environment, there are some important points as a parent to keep in mind to help facilitate a smoother school year.

An outline of things you can do to help your child cope with their anxiety about returning to some of their regular activities and beginning to see others again.

We often think of nonverbal communication as done primarily through our facial expressions, which rely heavily on how we position our mouth, “is the person we are with smiling or not?”

This is what we typically watch for to know if our interaction with someone is going well or not.