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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
I remember playing a hiding game with my kids when they were little. They would cover their eyes, and “hide” from me. They were convinced that if they couldn’t see me, then the opposite was true. How often, as a parent of an ADHD kid, do you wish that you could make your situation disappear... 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
Tonight, I helped my daughter with her homework. She was studying for a history test. I didn’t quiz her. I didn’t use flashcards. I didn’t even talk to her much. I just sat there, next to her. I was her Body Double. Here’s what she said, afterwards. “Thanks, Mom. That was really helpful.” Seriously? I... 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
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
Much to the surprise of many families, the parent’s role in the coaching process is actually quite small. After the initial pre-screening and intake sessions, you will be stepping back, giving your teenager space to engage directly in coaching. At first, this new role may be difficult to understand or accept, but as you learn more about the coaching process and how it works for young people, it becomes clearer why things work best this way. 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
12 Things We Learned We have just returned from an exhilarating (albeit exhausting) weekend at the international CHADD conference (Children and Adults with ADHD). You probably know that we were selected as an Innovative Program for 2011 (after all, we’re so excited we’ve been screaming it from the roof-tops!), so we spent most of the... read more