Parenting Children With ADD/ADHD
General
ADHD What Now - You think that your child might have ADD/ADHD. What should you expect and what should you do from here.
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The Parent As Coach - Changing your style of parenting might help in easing some family tensions. Parenting ADHD Children - General suggestions for parenting a child with ADD from an ADD Coach. Complicated Launchings - Leading a teenager with ADD to independence and self-sufficiency can be complicated, but successful. Difficult Daughter - From Parent to Parent, one mother asks for suggestions on better dealing with her daughter in morning routines, |
making friends and better focus in class. Read the many responses we received from other parents on their experiences.
Behavior Issues
ADHD and Illegal Drugs - Parent to parent column offering advice on what to do if your teen starts to use illegal drugs.
ADHD in 3 Year Old - From Parent to Parent column. One mother is having problems with an out of control 3 year old. Many readers offer suggestions, ideas and support.
Using Good Judgment - Teaching children to use good decisions, when they are alone or with friends.
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Taming Behaviors - Parent share their experiences with what works for taming intense behaviors Homework Help - Parents share ideas on making homework time easier. Motivational Ideas - Games to make discipline fun. Organizational Tips - Creating an ADD Friendly house is not difficult and can make life easier for everyone. Organize Your Child - Helping your child keep track of their belongings can do much to keep the household and schoolwork running smoothly |
Sleeping Tips - ADHD children can have a difficult time falling asleep. Tips to help them get a good night's rest.
Family Issues
Organization for Parents - In a Parent to Parent column, members offer advice for an ADD mother trying to organize her life and her three ADD children's lives.
Dealing With Bullies - How to help your child cope with the bullies.
Is Homelife Causing Bullying - Parent Coach Columnist talks about how parents can prevent bullying in today's society.
Sibling Rivalry - Parents talk about ways to decrease sibling rivalry in your house.
Opinions
High Maintenance Kids - Opinion on why the name "ADD" just doesn't work.
Would You Eradicate ADHD? - Parents answer the question of whether they would "cure" ADHD if they had the choice.
A Lesson Learned - Living with a child with ADHD can help you to grow and learn acceptance.
In Praise Of Black Sheep - Create a household with acceptance and appreciation for your child's unique abilities.