Archive for ADHD Parenting
Guilt and ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsWhen you’re dealing with ADD/ADHD, often you experience guilt.
If you’re a parent dealing with an ADD/ADHD child or teen, you may experience guilt in numerous ways, such as:
- Guilt that you have somehow caused the ADHD…
- Guilt that you aren’t handling it well…
- Guilt about the treatment you are giving your child (i.e. medication)
Is There a Role For Guns in Parenting?
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In February 2012, this video was uploaded to youtube. It is a video of a dad expressing his upset with his daughter’s insulting rant on Facebook. He then takes out a gun and shoots her laptop (with hollow point exploding bullets, no less…).
The Individuality of People with ADHD
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When you ask someone what they think of when they hear the term “ADHD”, they often say that they picture a boy who is hyperactive. And that’s accurate – there are some boys with ADHD who are hyperactive.
ADHD and Post-Term Births… Don’t Believe Everything You Read
Posted by: | CommentsA new study just came out in the International Journal of Epidemiology, called: “Post-term birth and the risk of behavioural and emotional problems in early childhood”. It was published online on May 3, 2012.
Why I Like NBC’s “The Voice” and Its ADHD Lessons
Posted by: | CommentsIn general, I’m not one for reality shows, especially not ones about singing (maybe it’s because I can hardly carry a tune…). But, something about the promos for “The Voice” caught my attention. This season (season 2), I caught a couple of the early shows – with the blind auditions, and I’m now watching the final shows (to see who’s going to win!).
Stop Your Child’s Negative Thoughts
Posted by: | CommentsKids and teens with ADD/ADHD often have what we can call: “Gremlins”. These can also be called: ANTS = Automatic Negative Thoughts.
Everybody gets these, but automatic negative thoughts can be particularly difficult and damaging to kids and teens with ADHD.
Procrastination in ADHD Kids and Teens
Posted by: | CommentsDoes your ADD or ADHD child procrastinate a lot? If you’re like most parents, the answer is yes. And it likely leads to frustration, hassles, and maybe even battles.
And most parents are thinking: ” This whole thing could have been avoided, if my son (or daughter) didn’t leave this till the last minute!”
Back to School with ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsThe end of the summer presents unique challenges for parents of kids and teens with ADHD – as they work to get their kids back into the routine for school.
We all want our kids to start off the year right, and to do the best that they can do this year at school.
7 Crucial Tips for Parents and Teachers of Children with ADHD
Posted by: | CommentsI want to share with you a free resource which I think you will find very helpful.
Bryan Hutchinson has authored 3 books on ADHD, and several free ebooks. I’m writing to share with you about one of the free ebooks which I think you’ll find very helpful.
Attention Difference Disorder Book Now Available
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Attention Difference Disorder
