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February - March 2007
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Features
A Social Summer
ADHD/LD camps offer more than fun. They offer guidance to kids who need help making friends.
Accentuate the Positive
Want to help your children succeed in school — and later in life? Stop focusing on their weak points, and pay attention to what they do well.
Prescription for Addiction
Intoxicants are risky business for folks with ADHD. Saying “yes” to ADHD treatment is often the best defense against drug and alcohol abuse.
Inspiration
The Good Life
After decades of self-doubt, Michael Anderson realized that he was a smart, likable guy. Now things are looking up.
Licking My Wounds
Accidents are hard to avoid, especially when door frames are always jumping out at you.
Three Times the, um, Fun
My on-the-go triplets never gave each other a moment of quiet time. But maybe that wasn't so bad after all.
Learning to Linger
Sex is more gratifying when both partners slow down.
The Organized Life
Stuck on Stickies
Need help completing your to-do lists and keeping track of important information? Let your computer do the work for you.
Like Child, Like Mother
It's tricky to parent a child who has ADHD if you have the same diagnosis. But when moms help themselves, their children benefit, too.
Don't Go It Alone
Enlist the help of everyone in the family to solve everyday dilemmas.
Healthy Living
Avoiding a Dubious Diagnosis
Doctors are often too quick to say it’s ADHD — or stop short of a full diagnosis. Watch out for these three common mistakes.
The Right Way to Diagnose ADHD
Ask yourself these four questions before considering a diagnosis of ADHD.
Your ADD Coach
A Better Way to Discipline
Tired of nagging and yelling at your children? We’ve found an easier way to get them to behave.
Keep It Cool
Do everyday hassles, like traffic jams or long meetings, push you over the edge? Use these techniques to stay calm and collected.
Appreciative You
Life is sweeter when you cultivate an attitude of gratitude — and acknowledge all the good things that come your way.
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