Parenting ADHD Children

Parenting ADHD Children: Tips and Tactics

ADHD Parenting Advice from Michael Phelps' Mom

Need some ADHD parenting advice? Learn how the mothers of three ADHD super-achievers — an Olympic record-breaker, a TV heavyweight, and a world-class adventurer — helped their kids beat the odds. more»

• ADHD Blog: My Picture-Perfect Family

Parenting ADHD Children: Can Behavior Therapy Help?

Seven ADHD behavior therapy strategies guaranteed to improve the attitude and self-control of your child with attention deficit. more»

• Slideshow: 8 Steps to Better Behavior

ADHD and ODD: Parenting Your Defiant Child

ADHD behavior issues often partner with oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) -- making discipline a challenge. Try these strategies for parents of ADD kids. more»

• What Is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?

Organization Help for ADHD Children (and Their Parents!)

ADHD children often need organization help to stay on track. Learn to create reliable routines at home and at school — because good structure breeds great behavior in attention deficit kids. more»

• Printable: Sample Routine for ADHD Children

5 Parent Secrets: Bring Out the Best In Your ADHD Child

How to foster happiness and success in ADHD children who need a little help unwrapping their special gifts. more»

• 12 ADHD Parenting Strategies That Work

Discipline Without Regret: ADHD Behavior Tips for Parents

How parents can set boundaries and discipline ADHD behavior in their children without yelling, screaming, or losing their cool. more»

• Slideshow: 4 Ways to Stop Nagging and Start Disciplining

17 Ways Parents Can Help ADHD Children Make Friends

Children with ADHD sometimes struggle with social skills, and making friends can be tough. But parents can help! Learn how to guide your child through sticky social situations and make lasting friendships. more»

• Is Your Child Socially Immature?

How to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem

Many kids with ADHD and learning disabilities also struggle with poor self-esteem. Here's how parents can help. more»

• 8 Ways to Learn From Failure

Great Sports for ADHD Children

11 ways to help the coach of your ADHD child expose her natural talent, better provide instructions, and make her team-sport experience a good one. more»

• More About Summer Sports for ADHD Kids

9 Secrets to Surviving Your ADHD Teen

Discipline strategies that will leave parents and ADHD teenagers on talking terms. more»

• Slideshow: Inside the Mind of a Teenage Boy