Over the years I have heard lots of advice to kids and parents of kids with ADHD. Much of it sounds like this: “Apply yourself” “Try harder” “Pay more attention” “Just Focus”. You get the idea. All of this makes...
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Over the years I have heard lots of advice to kids and parents of kids with ADHD. Much of it sounds like this: “Apply yourself” “Try harder” “Pay more attention” “Just Focus”. You get the idea. All of this makes...
Continue ReadingMany parents struggle with whether or not to tell their child that they have ADD or ADHD, and then how to do it. We decided that we wanted our son to know and understand what ADHD is and not to...
Continue ReadingWhen parents ask for, or are granted a 504 for their child with ADHD, they often do not know what accommodations to ask for. I have made a list of things that are commonly put into a 504 and things...
Continue ReadingOh behavior charts! How I despise thee! Humiliation Bad feelings Embarrassment Nothing good comes from you! Can we please stop??!? Humiliating Behavior charts are humiliating! Why do some people feel that it is okay to openly embarrass young children that...
Continue ReadingThe past few generations of parents have been very aware of the role self esteem plays in the emotional development of our children. Many methods have been tried. Overly praising, giving everyone a trophy or award for everything, taking away...
Continue ReadingLying, this is a very emotionally charged topic. I see so many parents getting very upset about lying. It is seen as a horrid character flaw. I’d like to share with you why I don’t think we need to get...
Continue ReadingIs it ADHD? Suspecting your child may have ADD/ADHD is scary. Having someone else tell you they suspect it can be horrifying. If you don’t have personal experience with it or experience as a parent, the first time will probably...
Continue ReadingI see and read about it every day, parents asking each other, “What consequences or punishment should I give my child with ADHD so that they will…” Parents and teachers are excellent at coming up with punishments. Everything from writing...
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