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The following article is adapted from Mark Bertin’s Book, “The Family ADHD Solution” . This article is an overview of some of the content shared in Chapter 7, Behavior: Avoiding the “No David” Approach. Dr. Bertin’s book is a wealth of information, and we strongly encourage you to read more Does Your Parenting Style Work... read more
Publisher’s Note: While stimulant medication is widely used in the treatment of ADHD, it is certainly not without controversy. This article is intended to educate parents on one small aspect of the complex issue of medication – monitoring stimulant effectiveness. Dr. Parker calls for improved oversight and evaluation, and he provides a solution as to... read more
Sometimes, kids come home with assignments that can become a family affair. Maybe it’s a logic puzzle of the week, or a fun assignment for public speaking. Or maybe it’s having a lively discussion about a book your child is reading for Lit. You can increase your child’s commitment to his/her education by showing an... read more
Elaine’s self care tip this week is about the importance of parents paying attention to their own happiness. Its counter to how we often behave, but is a huge help for parents and for kids. A great place to start with this is setting clear boundaries. Boundaries are guidelines that clarify how we want people to... read more
It’s frustrating when your kids leave their things lying around. It takes a lot of cajoling, and sometimes anger, to get the house picked up — or not. Despite all of your encouragement, threats, and prodding, this scenario repeats itself daily. When the same problem happens over and over again, something isn’t working. ADHD complicates... read more
Sometimes, the hardest thing for a parent is to step aside and allow someone else to be there for your child. Whether it’s a skinned knee, an emotional upset, or a classic life transition, you can’t always be there for every event when s/he needs support – and you shouldn’t be, either. As much as... read more
Would you like your kids to be more responsible and make better choices? Would you like them to be less oppositional? Do you want to enjoy parenting again? Finding ways to encourage responsibility in children diagnosed with ADHD can be challenging. This article will outline ten strategies to help you empower your children and teens,... read more
It’s New Years 2013, and I wanted to re-post this tip on Celebration, because as Parents of ADD/ADHD kids we typically don’t celebrate enough. Spend time this week listing 10 things you want to honor and celebrate from the past 12 months. Celebration is the act of honoring a person or event. In families, this... read more
Sometimes, even when we try to be conscious parents, we inadvertently hurt our kids’ feelings. We don’t do it on purpose, but they interpret something and the next thing we know, they are upset. So what to do in response? Take time to really listen: I take the time to curl up on the couch... read more
Twenty years ago I didn’t understand anything about ADHD. Honestly, neither did most of the medical and scientific communities. As a wife, and a mother, I spent years trying to manage a household of ADHD without diagnosis, with no real understanding of the challenges facing us. It was like the cart leading the horse —... read more