Laura Flynn McCarthy

Laura is a freelance writer who specializes in parenting and children's health. She lives with her family in Bow, New Hampshire.

• Top 10 Questions about Medications for ADHD Children...Answered!
  Wondering about medications for ADHD children? Expert answers to common questions about drugs and treatment... more »
• ADHD School Help: Working with the Teacher
  A realistic game plan so parents can set up school help -- special services and... more »
• Sample Letter to the Teacher of Your ADHD Child
  How to write an introductory letter that will start off the school year on a... more »
• Teaching Resilience to ADHD Children: Advice for Parents
  Seven strategies to help parents teach their ADHD children how to bounce back from challenges... more »
• Behavior Therapy for ADHD Children: More Carrot, Less Stick
  The best programs to eliminate problem behaviors in children with ADHD - and where parents... more »
• High Marks: How a Daily Report Card Can Bring Out the Best in ADHD Children
  Use this handy tool to effectively shape better behavior in the classroom for your child... more »
• Six Questions to Ask an ADHD Coach
  Help for attention-deficit adults looking to find, hire, and work with an ADHD coach —... more »
• Women, Hormones, and ADHD
  The severity of ADHD symptoms will change during the course of a woman’s cycle. Here’s... more »
• The Weight of ADHD Parenting: Will Your Marriage Make It?
  Parenting a child with ADHD can strain any marriage. Here are seven ways to save... more »
• Your ADHD Diagnosis: How to Make Sure It's Accurate
  An accurate diagnosis of attention deficit disorder isn’t easy to come by, but it is... more »
• Sibling Revelry
  Five ways to keep the peace among your kids... more »
• ADHD Accommodations: Working with Teachers
  Need help securing accommodations for your ADHD student? Form a partnership with your child’s teacher!... more »

• Married to ADHD: Relationship Advice for You and Your Spouse
  ADHD relationship advice, communication tips, and financial strategies to help your marriage to a spouse... more »
• Get the Most from Special-Education Meetings
  When meeting with the school about your child's ADHD or learning disabilities, keep discussions friendly... more »
• Sharing Your Attention Equally
  Expert advice for making sure that your children without ADHD also get the time and... more »

• Five Ways to Avoid Marital Conflict
  Practical tips to ensure that your home life runs smoothly... more »
• How to Have a Family Meeting
  Why and how to gather your brood for regular discussions... more »