The 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 [...]
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ADHD: Disorder or Difference?
Saturday, October 17th, 20095 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 MoreDifferences in Parenting? How Your Child May Be Using it Against You
Tuesday, October 6th, 2009What do you do when your spouse doesn’t parent the same way you do? Hands-down, this is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive at Empowering Parents. “I want to set limits and give consequences, but he thinks I’m being too hard on our kids,” said one mother recently. “I’m tired of being [...]
Read MoreRaising Grandkids: What to Do When the Honeymoon Ends
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009Jan is a sixty-five-year-old grandmother who was given custody of her two grandsons, aged 8 and 15, after her daughter was jailed for drug abuse. “At first, it was a joy to have them in our house,” said Jan, whose grandchildren came to live with her one year ago. “They seemed so happy to be [...]
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