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Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?
What if your child’s lying is not evidence of a character flaw or disrespect? What if his fibs are actually a self-preservation strategy...

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Apr 16, 20195 min read
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Mar 26, 20190 min read
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From Dropping Out of College to Working for Google: How My Son Found Success
When my son dropped out of college to become a professional snowboarder, it was the most difficult time of my life — and an epiphany for...

ADHD low-down
Mar 19, 20195 min read
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Real Life ADHD: A DVD Survival Guide for Children and Teens Preview - #ADHD
More insights, but from teens and young adults...

ADHD low-down
Oct 5, 20181 min read
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Defuse the Tween Drama - #ADHD
As your child matures, his meltdowns should stop, right? Not exactly. As hormones kick into high gear, ADHD-related behavior problems...

ADHD low-down
Aug 19, 20183 min read
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Riding the Emotional Waves of Middle School - #ADHD
Advice for parents helping tweens cope with the intense emotions of middle school: protein, ask the right questions, and problem-solve to...

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Aug 18, 20184 min read
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Maximize the Benefits of Your Teen’s Stimulants - #ADHD
Source: www.collegebingedrinking.net Combining ADHD stimulants with other drugs compromises symptom management and poses an array of...

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Aug 10, 20184 min read
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How Can I Make My Teen Care About School? - #ADHD
Your teen is on the verge of failing school, and doesn’t seem to care. But no amount of your stress or sweat will make your teen work...

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Jul 1, 20181 min read
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“Crime, Punishment, and Redemption for My Son with ADHD” - #ADHD
The sad fact is that a fair number of teens and young adults wind up in jail. Thankfully, my son found a get-out-of-jail card before it...

ADHD low-down
Jun 28, 20185 min read
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You Don’t Have to Start College Right Away (Or At All!) - #ADHD
Not everyone wants to go to college right after they graduate from high school — and that’s okay! If your teen with ADHD isn’t ready to...

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Jun 27, 20183 min read
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How to Keep the Peace in Your ADHD Family - #ADHD
Why can’t everyone with with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in the family just get along? Six ways for ADHD families to fight...

ADHD low-down
Jun 25, 20183 min read
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How Puberty Aggravates ADHD Symptoms - #ADHD
The hormonal and physical riptides of puberty add layers of strife for teens with ADHD. In this video, learn what that means for ADD...

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Jun 24, 20182 min read
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Inside Your Teen’s ADHD Mind - #ADHD
“Adolescent boys with ADHD are their own worst enemies because they refuse to ask for help.” How to help your teenage son recognize his...

ADHD low-down
Jun 23, 20183 min read
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Pick Your Battles, Parents - #ADHD
The teenage years mean new independence — and mistakes. Use this 10-step plan to help your teen manage ADHD on his own terms by letting...

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Jun 22, 20187 min read
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Talk Therapy: Getting Through to Your Teen with ADHD - #ADHD
Provide constructive criticism and meaningful praise and your teen with ADHD won’t block you out. Source: freeqration.com A: Teens tend...

ADHD low-down
Jun 21, 20182 min read
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What Video Games Can Teach Your Teen - #ADHD
Conventional wisdom calls video gaming a distraction that gets in the way of learning. But for teens with attention deficit, it may...

ADHD low-down
Jun 12, 20183 min read
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Brilliant Idea Alert! An “Ethics Manual” for Your Teen’s Electronics - #ADHD
Technology is empowering, mind-expanding, and awfully fun. It’s also hugely distracting from daily responsibilities and relationships –...

ADHD low-down
Jun 11, 20186 min read
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More Face Time, Less Screen Time - #ADHD
Your teen gets lost in video games — so how can you bring him back now and then to life in the real world? Smart strategies for cutting...

ADHD low-down
Jun 10, 20183 min read
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The Neuroscience Behind Video-Game Addiction - #ADHD
“Does any current neuroscience investigate whether and how different kinds of games affect the brain? Do different games affect their...

ADHD low-down
Jun 9, 20182 min read
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Is Your Child Addicted to Video Games? - #ADHD
Playing a great video game is like living inside of a movie and being showered with gold coins. Is it any wonder our children love them?...

ADHD low-down
Jun 8, 20185 min read
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