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Skills Without Pills: 3 Non-Medication Treatments for ADHD
Whether or not you’ve ever fought in the Ritalin wars — those fierce disputes about whether it’s safe or effective or moral to put seriously distracted children on medication — there’s good reason to think about non-pharmacological treatments for your child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Prepare for 504 or IEP Meetings with a Lawyer’s 4 Best Tips
Navigating the world of disabilities and education can be confusing. To ensure that parents are well prepared…
Six Strategies for Creating Strong Families With ADHD, Part 2
Last week I wrote about three things you can do to strengthen your ADHD-impacted family. I talked…
Six Strategies for Creating Strong Families With ADHD, Part 1
ADHD is often a family affair. It’s commonly inherited, and once a child is diagnosed, one or…
Selecting a College for your Child with ADHD
ADHD does not have to be a barrier to college success, but finding the right fit for…
Setting Expectations for Your ADHD Child
The ProblemEven average children act up on a regular basis. Unfortunately, ADHD kids are very likely to…
Give Points For Trying
I know of a school that gives 2 grades for each class: one for academic achievement and…
Video Games & ADHD Kids: Beat Them at Their Own Game
Why do kids with ADHD love to play video games so much? Video games have ideal characteristics…
Why and How to Teach Kids to Fail Forward
Failing is not usually a parent’s favorite topic, either for ourselves, or for our kids. But what…
Getting a 504 for ADHD: One Mom’s Success Story
Two Attempts at Clearing the 504 Hurdle By Carolyn McGown The school year was picking up speed…
Emotional Intelligence
You know emotional intelligence is important. It’s something that will help you be a better parent, and…
What if you Get BAD Advice from an Expert?
Generally speaking, parents of complex kids are well supported by caring, thoughtful professionals who are genuinely trying…
