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Sometimes the greatest teachers do not know how best to motivate or support ADHD kids, despite their best efforts. It’s gotta be frustrating for them. They are trying to work with a child in the way that makes sense to them, and in certain situations, they may even feel like the child – and the... 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
Ever had one of those parenting moments when you look around and realize that your child has just done, or said, something great, and no one else recognizes how spectacular s/he actually is? When you find yourself wanting to share your child’s success, tell him or her directly. Why bother with a middle-man? After all,... read more
4 Steps from Rudy Rodriguez Rudy Rodriguez speaks our language with his practical parenting strategies. We’re thrilled to share his wisdom with you as he sets the stage for effective parenting. Besides, he uses a coach-approach with parents, too! Told you he’s our kind of professional… Many parents of ADHD children are eager to learn... read more
As parents (particularly if we are women) we often think we need to be able to “do-it all.” In fact, many of us were raised believing that we should focus on and improve our weaknesses. This is admirable, but also can be a slippery slope. Several years back I read “Strength Finder read more
Keeping Your Cool Staying calm when our kids are not is an art. It’s not easy to resist jumping in to the mess, especially when they are aiming their drama (or frustration, temper, anger, rudeness, etc.) right at us – which kids do so well. read more
6 Fundamental Steps ADHD is Manageable! That’s the message of the new e-book by ImpactADHD, “ADHD in Reality: Practical Tips FROM Parents, FOR Parents” The book is a basic primer about living with and managing ADHD. It may not always be easy, but we maintain that there are steps you can take to help... read more
How I Deal With My Husband’s ADHD Doing it all yourself — sometimes it’s just easier. Not having to worry about how it will get done, or even whether someone else will do it. Just get it done, and be done with it! At least that’s what I’ve always told myself. But in truth, it... read more