Carol Brady, Ph.D.

Dr. Carol Brady is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Houston, Texas. She is also a specialist in school psychology and a well-regarded speaker in the area of ADHD, children, and families in trauma and Tourette's Syndrome.

She received her Ph.D. from LSU and she is currently on the scientific advisory board for the Tourette's Syndrome Association and is an adjunct faculty at Baylor University and the University of Texas. Dr. Brady hopes to help children and families who deal with neurological/developmental disorders by serving as a regular columnist for ADDitude magazine.

• Avoiding Childish Outbursts
  Defuse your child's outbursts... more »
• Common Questions About ADHD... And Expert Answers!
  Clear up misconceptions and change public opinion about ADHD by reading these common questions and... more »
• Does Your ADHD Child 'Act Like a Baby?'
  What parents can do about social immaturity in ADHD children? ... more »
• Children with ADHD: Social Skills 101
  Even the most impulsive children with ADHD can learn to get along with the group... more »
• Ready for Class
  School transitions are tough, but you can help your child gain the confidence he needs... more »
• Play It Safe On the Playground
  Make your child's playground a danger-free zone... more »
• "You Just Need to Be Firmer with Him"
  Do relatives offer you unsolicited parenting "tips" at every holiday gathering? Use these strategies to... more »
• ADHD & Teens: Steps to Independence
  Thinking of your ADHD teen as a “work in progress” will make this stage easier... more »
• Banishing Bad Moods
  Self-calming strategies children can use to put “mood monsters” in their place... more »
• Teens and Cell Phones
  Is your ADHD child begging for a cell phone? What to consider before letting her... more »

• Smoothing School Transitions for ADHD Children
  How ADHD students can get to class on time, turn in homework assignments, and learn... more »
• Avoiding Holiday Havoc
  Six ways to help your ADHD child enjoy the celebration... more »
• Tease-Proof Your Preteen with ADHD
  Practicing social skills at home will make school a much friendlier place for your child... more »
• Ready for a Slumber Party?
  How to know when your child is ready for an overnight stay with friends or... more »
• Calming Your Fearful Child
  Five ways to soothe your worried child... more »
• Spreading Holiday Cheer at Home
  Parenting tips for helping children with adhd enjoy the holiday season - and pick up... more »
• Overcoming Childhood Shyness
  Expert advice for helping children with ADHD and learning disabilities to speak up in class... more »
• Helping Kids Who Hit
  9 ways to help children with ADD rein in aggression and keep their hands to... more »
• Raising Compassionate Kids with ADHD
  Increase your child’s empathy quotient and watch self-esteem rise... more »
• Building Social Skills for ADHD Children
  Role-playing strategies to help your child get along with others—even bullies... more »
• Tracking School Progress for Children with Learning Disabilties
  Why parents should check in with teachers half-way through the school year and adjust their... more »
• Reinforcing Honesty in Children with ADD
  Use rewards and gentle encouragement to discourage fibbing from your child with ADD... more »
• This Sporting Life
  Sports can be tricky for ADHD kids. How to help your child fit in —... more »
• Play Awhile
  Help children with ADHD enjoy — and grow in — the playground... more »
• Manners Matter
  Help your ADHD youngsters learn social graces — and the structure they need to be... more »
• A Strong Foundation
  How to educate the adults in your child's life and create a support system to... more »

• Child Aggression at School
  "I'm told that my five-year-old son is aggressive at school. What should I do?"... more »
• ADHD at School: Convincing the Teacher
  "Why isn't our daughter's teacher picking up on her ADD?"... more »
• Explaining the Diagnosis
  "My nine-year-old was recently diagnosed with ADHD. What’s the best way to tell him?"... more »
• Grandparent Rules
  "When our five-year-old visits her grandparents, they overindulge her and refuse to give her her... more »
• ODD and Public Education
  "How can I get my son's school to provide the accomodations he needs for his... more »
• Helping With Homework
  "My 12-year-old struggles with his homework, but refuses my help." ... more »
• Calming Pre-Test Jitters
  "My nine-year-old daughter freezes up during tests. She was offered additional time, but that didn’t... more »
• Large vs. Small School
  "My 7-year-old does well at his small private school but has no close friends. Should... more »
• Balancing Safety and Fun After School
  "I coach a cheerleading squad. One of the girls has ADD, and she always wants... more »
• Making Friends In High School
  "I used to be pretty bossy. I've matured a lot, but I still don't have... more »
• Acting Out After School
  "My seven-year-old's after-school program just called with another warning about his 'fresh mouth.'"... more »
• Helping Our Son Make Friends
  "Our painfully shy 13-year-old doesn't have any friends. How can we help him break the... more »
• Reassuring a Homesick Child
  "My nine-year-old gets homesick no matter where he goes, even sleeping over at his cousins’... more »
• Tips for Teachers of ADDers
  "Our church’s Sunday school teacher calls my seven-year-old son 'rude,' even though his behavior is... more »
• When the Grandparents Don't Respect Your Rules
  "When our five-year-old visits her grandparents, they indulge her—giving her treats, cleaning up after her,... more »

• The ADHD Affected Athlete
  Practical coaching advice for coaches, as well as parents and teachers... more »
• Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar, and More!
  How to cope when it's not just ADD... more »
• Helping Your Teenager Beat Depression
  Real-world advice for parents of depressed teens... more »
• More Than a Mom
  A self-care guide for mothers with special-needs children... more »
• Healthy Mother, Healthy Child: Creating Balance in Everyday Life
  Adopt a calmer lifestyle with yoga and wholesome eating... more »
• 20 Questions to Ask If Your Child Has ADHD
  Advice for anxious parents of newly diagnosed ADDers, from social issues, home and family problems,... more »