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Teacher Resistance...

“We have had some wonderful teachers, but we have also had a few who seem to minimize or misunderstand ADHD. They resist putting informal accommodations in place to help our child. Why are they so dismissive of ADHD?”

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Please Share Your Experiences

Tuesday December 8, 2009

Teachers are so important in our children's lives. Their jobs are demanding. Along with parents, teachers are incredibly influential and play a pivotal role in a child's learning, happiness, and development of a positive self-image.

Please take a few moments to share what it is that you value about your child's teachers, past and present. In what ways has a teacher helped your child overcome obstacles associated with ADHD and experience greater success?

Also, if your child has a teacher who is new to ADHD what are some of the things you would like this teacher to understand about ADHD and its impact on your child?

CLICK HERE to share your experiences.

Reducing Holiday Stress

Tuesday December 8, 2009

"Every year as the holiday season approaches, I feel a sense of dread mixed in with all the excitement. It's not that I don't love the holidays, but this time of year, I find myself so frazzled by the end of December that it's difficult to enjoy myself. How can I find relief from holiday stress and still enjoy the season?"

Read Tips for Reducing Holiday Stress

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Parenting Stress...

Tuesday December 8, 2009

"Oh, I'm just so frustrated! I wish I could just come home and we could be a 'normal' family. I know that sounds bad but it's true! Parenting a child with ADHD is hard frick'n work and some days I wonder if I'm the worst parent ever!" --About.com Reader

Click on Stress to read response.

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How Much Parenting Stress Do You Experience?

Monday November 30, 2009
 
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