October is ADHD Awareness month and here is the link to the ADHD Awareness Month website: http://www.adhdawarenessmonth.org/. There is an abundance of information on the ADHD Awareness Month website, including fact sheets, graphics, and videos with both first-person and expert information. The theme this year is ADHD: Understanding a Shared Experience, which highlights that we …
Learning to Listen
One of the most important skills that contributes to feelings of closeness and support in a family is the ability to communicate, especially when communicating with someone who has AD/HD. Studies show that listening makes up a major part of all types of communication. To listen well takes concentration and is a skill that improves …
Putting Nighttime Problems to Bed
Almost all children go through periods when they resist going to sleep. The best approach to conquering nighttime issues is by having strategies in place to help prevent problems before they start. Here are a couple of my favorite recommendations. Establish a routine. Set times every day when your child will go to bed and …