Read, read, read, and put the books in front of your new man. 2ndly: Go to celebratecalm.com and order the CDs. or at least sign up for newsletter. I am not financially able to get CDs but have put into practice some of the things I have read in the newsletter and they have worked wonders for me and my child. And I am only scratching the iceburg w/o the CDs. There are ways that we, as parents, fight the ADHD of our children/spouse/siblings. We need to learn new ways. It is not a me, or you thing. It is an 'US' thing and we all need to learn new ways of dealing with everyone. It is not a 'yes, yes' situation or a 'no, no' situation. Or a bad behavior (because it usually ends up with the adults having the bad behavior! From my own experience.). We, as adults, need to simply get better at parenting, no matter the child. And we, as adults, need to remember our children are just that...CHILDREN. Not little adults, but children that have open minds and are like sponges from day 1 and learning in so many ways that we don't even see. I have dealt with an undiagnosed ADD son and a diagnosed @ 5 by dr. and me from day 1. I have learned through doing and learn more everyday. I have tried multiple things. If they work, good. If not, then ok, move to next. I also found out that many times what works changes quite regularly and I HAVE TO CHANGE TOO. Whether good or bad, change is good. Peer pressure is a big thing for ADHD children. Don't forget, it is not what you went through (good or bad), but different. You need to keep alert about everything in your child's life. Too many parents today are interested in the yes, yes thing and not in the questions that need asking. I am trying to learn how to deal with today's peer pressure, teach my child the best way to approach some of it, and/or when to actually go to an adult (he is now 17) and ask for help to handle peer pressure. It can be the worst part of dealing w/teachers, peers, students, administration, and principals as well as others involved in your child's life. Stay strong, learn to be an advocate for your child with yourself, your family, school districts, and all others around your child's life. You can do. Remember, you, as a parent, have the power.

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I am currently with a gentleman who hasn't read anything on the subject and it's been a little over a year since we first met. So what I did is on 'our' time (when my son has gone to bed), I opened up a book on the subject and read to him. I am hoping he takes in what was read and hopefully gain some knowledge and helpful hints.

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