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Success At School
Coach Your Child to Academic Success

Three real-world scenarios teach parents how to foster independent thinking skills in children with ADHD and learning disabilities.

Self-Defense Against Bullies

Is your child teased and tormented at school? How to find out the truth and help your child prevent further bullying.

Cracking the SAT Code

Standardized tests can intimidate and unravel any student. Four tips to help high schoolers with ADHD and learning disabilities perform better.

Speaking Up in Class

Expert strategies to help teachers elicit good in-class participation from all students -- especially those with ADHD and learning disabilities.

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The Diagnostic Puzzle

It can take a while to get an accurate diagnosis — and line up effective treatment — for kids with behavioral or learning problems. Here’s what parents can do to hasten the process.

Top 10 Questions About Meds... Answered!

When parents first learn that their child has ADHD, they’re filled with questions — especially about the medications used to treat the disorder. Here are the answers.

Married To It

Life together can get pretty complicated when one or both partners have adult attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). But a few simple compromises — and a good sense of humor — will help ensure domestic tranquility.

Inspiration
On the Road Again

Because I have moved eight times in six years, you might think the process would be second nature to me. You would be wrong.

Sharing His Gifts

Brian Polk knew he was smart, but it took more than intelligence to earn his college degree and become a teacher.

The Purple Notebook

Once I stopped seeing my son as a “diagnosis,” his behavior turned around. There was no longer a need to expect the worst.

I Resolve, Therefore I Will… Maybe

Every January, I figure out what I need to do to pull myself together. This year, I may actually act on my plan.

Mrs. Eldredge’s Arm

Creating a supportive environment will help your child realize the rewards of ADHD.

The Organized Life
Quick Ways to Conquer Clutter

Is your desk piled high with papers? Here’s how to get out from under.

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Your Wandering Mind

Whether you’re still in school or all grown up, these six strategies will help you pay attention to the important stuff.

Weather the Storm

A three-step plan to get ready for disasters of all sorts.

Healthy Living
Neuroscience 101

Over the years, I've found that parents often feel better about ADHD medication when they understand a bit about neurotransmitters, the remarkable compounds that govern brain function.

Your ADD Coach
Holiday Spending Success

Keeping a journal is a great way to get a handle on out-of-control spending during the gift-giving season. Five minutes a day is all it takes.

Do You Need a ‘Do-Over’?

Want to reconnect with someone special? All you have to do is ask for a second chance.

Second-Semester Strategies

The school year is half over. It’s a good time to reflect on how things are going for your child—and to make plans for a happy, productive new year.

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