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“I’m Sick of Taking Meds!” - #ADHD
If your teen forgets or resists medication, here’s how you can persuade him to stick with the program. Source: freeqration.com One of the...

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Mar 13, 20183 min read


The (New) Big Drugs on Campus - #ADHD
Help your child from getting caught up in an illegal and potentially dangerous fad on college campuses. Source: freeqration.com Going to...

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Mar 12, 20186 min read


The Teens’ Guide to Making Meds Work
#ADHD ~ If you are a recent or forthcoming high-school graduate, you are mature enough to begin managing your own ADHD medication. This...

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Mar 12, 20184 min read


“I Sold My ADHD Medication and Got Caught”
#ADHD ~ ADHD and attention coach Jeff Copper interviews a college student who was arrested for medication diversion — selling his...

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Mar 11, 20186 min read


The Attention Games: Catching Focus
#ADHD ~There’s more than one way to teach self-control, concentration, and responsibility. Our favorite? These board, card, and action...

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Mar 6, 20183 min read


How Boredom, Fatigue, and ADHD Hurt Our Kids’ Attention Spans
#ADHD ~If your child seems incapable of paying attention in class (or at the supermarket, or in the car, or during dinner), use these...

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Mar 6, 20185 min read


Sleep Problems May Point to ADHD
#ADHD ~Research compares problem sleepers to those who sleep soundly. Source: freeqration.com Jessica was three years old before she...

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Mar 5, 20182 min read


Easy-to-Miss ADHD Symptoms in Girls
#ADHD ~Disorganized daydreamers. Social butterflies. Space cadets. These are all awful labels applied wrongfully and thoughtlessly to...

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Mar 4, 20181 min read


The Ultimate ADHD Test for Teen Girls
#ADHD ~Typical symptoms of ADHD in girls — like daydreaming, non-stop talking, tardiness — are too often shrugged off or mistaken for...

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Mar 4, 20183 min read


“I Think I Hate My Teenager”
#ADHD ~Guilt, anger, and grief are natural responses to raising a child with special needs. Take care of yourself — and protect your...

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Mar 3, 20184 min read


“Throw Out the Rulebook”
#ADHD ~Something beautiful happens when you set expectations for your child with ADHD based on who they are and where they are today....

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Mar 2, 20183 min read


UNDERSTANDING YOUR CHILDREN’S STRENGTHS
#ADHDYesterday I introduced The Strengths Switch by Dr. Lea Waters. Today I want to highlight the distinctions she makes among different...

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Mar 2, 20183 min read


Train the Parent, Help the Child
Sometimes, medication alone does not turn around a child’s negative behaviors. If you’re a parent at the end of her rope, don’t lose hope...

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Mar 1, 20189 min read


“I Feel Like I’m Not Good Enough Sometimes”
A 10-year-old with ADHD learns to fight through his doubts about himself. Source: freeqration.com Imagine that your mind can’t sort out...

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Feb 16, 20183 min read


3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks
The textbook symptoms of ADD — inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity — fail to reflect several of its most powerful...

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Feb 15, 20187 min read


10 Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Executive Skills
When your teen needs help on tasks, but pushes you away, here’s how you can work with her to turn her executive weaknesses into newfound...

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Feb 14, 20189 min read



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Feb 12, 20180 min read


Do Video Games Exacerbate ADHD?
Smart phones, video games, and mobile apps are all woven into our daily lives. They are inescapable, but also potentially dangerous –...

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Feb 11, 20188 min read


“How Much Screen Time Is Too Much?”
A summer or school break without screen time is not realistic. But allowing digital devices can lead down a slippery slope — if parents...

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Feb 10, 20182 min read



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Feb 4, 20180 min read
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