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Don’t Tell Your Kids to Say, “I’m Sorry”

I’m Sorry, But… …This 4 minute NPR story about APOLOGIZING got my attention, and I believe it…

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Understand Your Kid’s ADHD Brain to Be a Better Parent

Despite the fact that scientists’ understanding of ADHD has grown by leaps and bounds in the past…

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Does Your Parenting Style Work for ADHD?

The following article is adapted from Mark Bertin’s Book, “The Family ADHD Solution” . This article is…

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5 ways to get kids to do what you ask

Five Ways to Get Your Kids To Do What You Ask

Wouldn’t That Be Nice? It should be really simple: You ask your kid to do something, and…

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Help Your ADD/ADHD Child: Change Your Perspective

I have ADHD. My daughter and one of my sons have ADHD. I think that people with…

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Using Code Words

In our family, as long as I can recall, we’ve used code words to ease and improve…

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Consequences for ADHD – Are they Counterproductive?

What does PLAY have to do with consequences for children with ADHD? More than you might think….

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5 Best Videos on ADHD for Parents & Kids

Parents ask us all the time what are the best videos on ADHD for parents, and for…

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Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake a New One

They Just Don’t Understand I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by about 300 other parents. I…

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How to Manage Them, Me and Their ADHD

Parenting with ADHD is no easy task, even if you’ve been doing it for years. There is…

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Parents Can Solve Big Behavior Problems with Tiny Changes

Imagine the situation: you’ve tried everything you can think of, but your kids still refuse to eat…

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What I Wish My Mom Knew When I Was a Kid with ADHD

It’s no secret: parenting a complex child can be difficult. Things are constantly changing and there’s no…

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