August - September 2007
In Every Issue:
Homework Without Tears
12 ways to make homework less stressful for your child with attention deficit disorder (ADHD ADD) or dyslexia.
Writing Help for Teens with ADHD
Does your middle- or high-school student have trouble with writing? Here's how to help him find and maintain direction while working through the next big essay.

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Features
Preschoolers & ADHD
Is it possible to diagnose and treat preschoolers with ADHD? A new study provides much-needed insights.
Knowledge Is Power
September is National ADHD Awareness Month — the perfect time to help yourself and others put aside misconceptions and change public opinion about the condition.
Inspiration
Happy and Moving Ahead
Sometimes depression is a side effect of ADD — as this Ivy League graduate learned. Becoming more successful at home and at work lifted her spirits.
My Battle with ADD
When 11-year-old Jack Prey was called to the principal’s office, he thought he was in trouble again. Instead, he found out that he’d won the “Breaking Barriers” essay contest sponsored by MLB, Scholastic, and Jackie Robinson’s daughter, Sharon. Here’s Jack’s winning entry.
The Organized Life
Healthy Living
Is It ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?
Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused—and often coexist in the same person. How to make the distinction, and suggestions for treating bipolar disorder along with ADHD.
Your ADD Coach
Heading Back to School
Adult learners must find a way to balance home life with homework.
Here’s how to make the grade on both fronts.
How to Find Your Dream Job
As you make your way into the “real world,” think about what you love to do. The right career will follow.
You're Not Alone
A parent support group can offer the kind of advice you only get from moms who've "been there."
Rise and Shine
From getting up to getting out the door, these tips can ensure good mornings.
Act Your Age!
Although parents worry about a child’s immaturity, having younger playmates can be good for kids.
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