For the parents of a child with ADHD, everyday tasks turn into battles—from getting the child out the door in the morning to getting him to bed at night. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, so I remember what it was like to have a daily tug of war with an attention [...]
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ADHD and Young Children: Unlocking the Secrets to Good Behavior
Sunday, October 18th, 2009ADHD: Disorder or Difference?
Saturday, October 17th, 2009The word “disorder” conjures up images of illness, disease and serious disabilities. All parents want to see their child as the smartest, most capable and best liked boy or girl on the block. So why would they want to have a label attached to them that often coveys just the opposite–such as slow learner, under-achiever [...]
Read More5 Simple Concentration Building Techniques for Kids with ADHD
Friday, October 16th, 2009Imagine that you are living inside of a video game, where everything is coming at you at once and every sight, sound and sensation is a distraction. For a child with ADHD, getting through a typical day is something like that—and it explains a great deal about how they experience the world. Children with ADHD [...]
Read MoreHow to Stop Arguing and Start Talking with Your ADHD Child
Thursday, October 15th, 2009I often joke that kids with ADHD would make great politicians or lawyers, because they never give up a fight! Trying to cope with a child who argues at the drop of a hat can test the patience of any sane person. Not surprisingly, over the years many parents have asked me what they can [...]
Read MoreTeens and Privacy: Should I Spy on My Child? Plus: The 4 Tactics Kids Use When They Get Caught
Wednesday, October 14th, 2009Note from James: A lot of the things we do to protect our children might be considered “spying” by our kids, but they are in fact measures we take to keep them safe from others, as well as from themselves. Before we begin, I want to say that I hesitate to use the word “spying” [...]
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