Melissa Thompson, LCSW

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So many great emotional regulation strategies taught on Sesame Street. The Stoplight Strategy mentioned in the article is a good one to have kids practice.

Sesame Street and ADHD: Emotional Self-Regulation Exercises Emotional self-regulation is a complex neurological function. When it is lacking — as it is for many children with ADHD — parents often struggle to explain and teach “self-control.” This is where the long-running television show “Sesame Street” steps in to help.

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Melissa Thompson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bend, OR, 97703 | Psychology Today Melissa Thompson, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Bend, OR, 97703, (925) 396-7976, Parenting a Child or Teen with ADHD Can Feel Like a Daily Battle. You’re doing everything you can—and still facing constant power struggles, meltdowns, or school issues. You might feel like you're walking on eggsh...