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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.
Building Rapport with Teachers
Establish trust with your child's teacher, and you'll create a positive learning environment for everyone.
The Organized Life
Moms Rate the Best Alarm Clocks
Having trouble getting out of bed in the morning? Fellow moms and kids weigh in on ADD-friendly clocks.
Always Rushed?
You may get more done by slowing down.
ADDitude Picks: Best Organizing Resources for ADD Moms
Check out these must-have books and websites on household management for moms with attention deficit disorder (ADD)!
Healthy Living
Is It ADHD or Bipolar Disorder?
Symptoms of ADHD and bipolar disorder are often confused—and often coexist in the same person.
"Will my child need to take ADHD medication for the rest of his life?"
"Will my child need to take ADHD medication for the rest of his life?"
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.
Become Your Child's 'Friendship Coach'
An interview with Amori Yee Mikami, Ph.D., by Carl Sherman, Ph.D.
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.
How to Dress for (Getting-Out-the-Door) Success
Tips to get everyone dressed in the morning.
Act Your Age!
Although parents worry about a child’s immaturity, having younger playmates can be good for kids.
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