Talking About ADHD
ADHD is a complex neurological condition that is not always easy to explain to a child just diagnosed with its symptoms. Learn how to talk about ADD in a positive way.
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Guest Blogs
10 Things People Need to Stop Saying About Children with ADHD
One mom shares the top ten ADHD myths that she wishes people would stop saying and spreading around,...
ADHD Myths & Facts
“Your Child with ADHD Is Not ‘Misbehaving’”
Understanding ADHD requires an open mind and education to discern myths from the truth. Here,...
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10 Film Characters Who Remind Us of Someone
From Dory to Percy and beyond, meet our 10 favorite film characters — the ones who taught us...
Guest Blogs
I Saw Myself All Wrong — I Wasn’t Stupid, I Was Underutilized
I cleverly concealed my ADHD and dyslexia — until I decided I didn't want to, or need t...
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Who Do You Tell About Your Child’s ADHD?
"Do you shout it to the world, share openly when relevant, share only when asked, or have you kept...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Your Most Important Back-to-School List: 10 Conversations Every Parent Should Have
If your child arrives at school without brand new sneakers, she will survive. If she shows up feeling...
Parenting
6 Mistakes I Made with My Kids
"I grew up feeling like a failure. This feeling of worthlessness impacted everything in my life,...
Talking About ADHD
The Meaning of ADHD
The more your child understands about ADHD — its causes, symptoms, and treatments — the better. Learn...
For Teachers
Ditch the Deficit Thing
Instead of dwelling on deficiencies, what if we helped ADHD students use their talents — their...
Guest Blogs
When Life Hands You Cherries, Make a Glorious Mess
My initial reaction to my daughter's ADHD diagnosis? Relief. Then horror as I realized her...
Focus & Following Directions
A Child With ADHD Can’t “Just Focus”
We don't expect diabetics to, "Just control their blood sugar," so why do we expect children with...
Guest Blogs
The Highs and Lows of Parenting Two Kids with ADHD
Keep going, keep supporting your kids, and keep educating others about ADHD, no matter what is thro...
Guest Blogs
What My Son with ADHD Would Like Grown-Ups to Know
One mom shares all of the things her son with ADHD hears adults say, and how it inspired her to...
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10 Book Characters Who Make Us Smile
"Who knows, he may grow up to be President someday...unless they hang him first!" From Tom Sawyer to...
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"Don't Call It a Disorder."
Your ADHD brain is not a burden or a handicap, but it does make life challenging at times. Here's how...