When we met, I listened intently, desperate for an answer. I wanted nothing less than magic. I wanted you to take away my worries, my guilt, and my anger. But there is no magic. There is no clinical tool or medication that can take away the storm and chaos of ADHD and its associated behaviors. And… Continuar lendo “Dear Doctors: I Need You Tell Me There Is No Magic Cure”.
The ADHD mind always questions why it needs to do something. Your teen’s likelihood of success multiplies when he or she truly understands “why.” Learn more, in this video. How many times have you been asked, “Why do I have to do all this homework if I can get As on all the tests?” “Why… Continuar lendo The Importance of “Why” for ADHD Brains.
Positive Reinforcement… If you come alongside your child and show her that you understand why she lied, you may find that she feels safe to acknowledge it. And your calm approach can scaffold her inability to handle all those big feelings that erupted. Give your child an opportunity to be part of the solution to… Continuar lendo The Magical Thinking of ADHD Brains — and How It Drives Our Kids’ Lies.