October - November 2006
In Every Issue:
Parent-to-Parent Support
How to connect with other parents of children with ADD to share best practices, helpful tips, and emotional support.
Learn to Study Smarter
Tips to help children with ADHD take good class notes, read to comprehend, and plan a test-review schedule.
Teaching Teamwork
Children can achieve real social and academic gains through cooperative learning. How to help your ADD students work effectively in groups.
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Features
Here’s What Works For Me...
The best solutions for daily parenting dilemmas come from moms and dads who have been there, done that. Here, ADD support-group participants from around the country share their ideas.
Pills Don’t Teach Skills
Though meds are indispensible for many kids with ADD, parents are finding non-drug treatments to be surprisingly effective.
Why So Sad?
Depression is surprisingly common among adults who have ADD. Fortunately, there’s no need to suffer in silence.
Support Groups 101
Would you benefit from joining a parent support group? Where and how can you find one? What will be expected of you? Read on...
Inspiration
Looking for Work
Job interviews are tough for someone who has trouble remembering to wear matching socks. But I’m getting there.
Ready to Fly
Rory Manson shocked everyone when she decided to leave her small private academy to attend a big public high school. But it was the right choice.
Now I Understand
I didn’t want to believe that my son’s careless mistakes and lively personality meant ADD. Then I realized that he wasn’t the only one in the family with the diagnosis.
Boyfriends—Who Needs ’Em?
Boyfriends can be more trouble than they’re worth. For now, I've got my hands full caring for an escape-artist cat.
The Right Job for ADHD Adults
They say if you find the right job, you'll be happy. It sounds easy...
The Organized Life
Heard Any Good Books Lately?
Digital audiobooks help you rediscover the pleasures of reading. And you can listen while doing something else.
Shuteye Strategies
When kids have sleep problems, so do their parents. Here’s how to make sure everyone in the house gets enough ZZZZs.
It’s About Time
With this time-management system, you’ll turn your stagnant to-do list into a daily action plan. Get ready to start reaching important goals!
Day-Planner or PDA?
How to choose the right solution for you.
Healthy Living
Helping Tweens Succeed
For many kids, the years between early childhood and adolescence can be turbulent. Here’s how parents can help.
Your ADD Coach
Shop ’Til You Drop No More
Ever make a “quick” run to the supermarket—and leave two hours later with an hibachi grill?
Making the Holidays...Happy
Less is more when it comes to planning your family’s seasonal activities.
Holiday Planning Made Easy
Download this handy form to help your family prioritize its activities this holiday season.
The Power of Make-Believe
Role-playing gives our children a way to practice the skills they need to get along with others. Even bullies.
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