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Child Aggression at School
"I'm told that my five-year-old son is aggressive at school. What should I do?"... more »
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Kid Caught Up in the Wrong Crowd
"My 16-year-old son runs with the wrong crowd. What can I do to discourage these... more »
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Family Rules and Communication
"Our family is getting torn apart by a little 10-year old boy who has ADD... more »
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Grandparent Rules
"When our five-year-old visits her grandparents, they overindulge her and refuse to give her her... more »
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Downplaying Competition
"Whenever my 9-year-old sees anyone else get praise, he feels bad about himself. How can... more »
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Head Start on College
"My son never works to his potential the first few weeks of each school year... more »
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Adjusting to Middle School
"My sixth-grade daughter is having trouble managing a locker, remembering assignments, and bringing homework home."... more »
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Problems with Lying
"Is extreme, consistent lying part of the disorder or just a 'normal' 7-year-old trait?"... more »
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Stop Nagging! How to Get Your Child to Listen
"Day after day, I remind my nine-year-old not to leave her dirty clothes in the... more »
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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 »
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ADHD & Driving: Keep Teens Safe on the Road
"My 18-year-old daughter wants to get her driver’s license, but I’m worried. She’s easily distracted... more »
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Tips for Teachers of ADDers
"Our church’s Sunday school teacher calls my seven-year-old son 'rude,' even though his behavior is... more »
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Refusing a Diagnosis
"One of my student was recently identified as having ADHD, but his father won’t accept... more »
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Recourse for ADD Harassment
"After my teenage daughter told her softball coach that she has ADHD, he started belittling... more »
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Getting Dad To Understand
"My husband seems to have no patience with our daughter. How do I get him... more »
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Reassuring a Homesick Child
"My nine-year-old gets homesick no matter where he goes, even sleeping over at his cousins’... more »
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Focusing While Playing Sports
"My daughter is a talented softball pitcher but when her performance is inconsistent, the coach... more »
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Teaching Responsibility
"How can we help our ADHD daughter accomplish time-related tasks without keeping her from growing... more »
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Helping Our Son Make Friends
"Our painfully shy 13-year-old doesn't have any friends. How can we help him break the... more »
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Worried Father/Troubled Daughter
"My ADHD daughter has been experimenting with drugs and engaging in risky behaviors since her... more »
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Acting Out After School
"My seven-year-old's after-school program just called with another warning about his 'fresh mouth.'"... more »
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Making Friends In High School
"I used to be pretty bossy. I've matured a lot, but I still don't have... more »
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Giving a Parental Push
"My son has done nothing since graduating from high school... I know that he might... more »
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Program for Kids with Social, School Problems
"My brother is having social and school problems, and I'm looking for a program in... more »
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Balancing Safety and Fun After School
"I coach a cheerleading squad. One of the girls has ADD, and she always wants... more »
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Large vs. Small School
"My 7-year-old does well at his small private school but has no close friends. Should... more »
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Our Children: AD/HD or "Indigo"
"A recent book suggests that children with ADHD are often misdiagnosed and can thrive --... more »
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Volleyball and ADHD
"Is volleyball a good sport for children with AD/HD?"... more »
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Feeling Outnumbered
"I am concerned that, rather than learning by direct or indirect example, my ADD children... more »
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Teenage Son Needs Help
"My son's friends don't call him anymore, and now we've become concerned about his social... more »
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Childhood Immaturity?
"My son always opts for friends who are a few years younger. Should I stop... more »
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Help for a Floundering Son
"My son feels like a failure at everything he attempts. He is so smart, but... more »
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Finding a Special Project for a Grandson
"I will have my 11-year-old grandson with me for the summer. Is there a special... more »
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Conversational Skills in Children
"Is it normal for children with ADHD to prefer to interact in a small group... more »
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Summer Camps for ADHD Kids
"How can I find a camp where the staff will have insight into the social... more »
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Playground Behavior
"When my son gets angry, he will immediately push someone. What can I suggest as... more »
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Relationship Tips for Teens
"How do I teach my 16-year-old son the right way to approach a girl he... more »
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My Son Thinks He's Gay
"My 16-year-old son has been chatting online with a gay teenager. He severely lacks social... more »
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What is Normal Adolescent Behavior?
"My 14-year-old son has recently become more argumentative with me. Is this normal or does... more »
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Playmates and Friends
"My nine-year-old son prefers to play with girls instead of boys. Is this another symptom... more »
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Problem Peers
"My 16-year-old has friends that do drugs and have criminal records. Most recently, I found... more »
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Son Acts Withdrawn
"My 10-year-old son is very withdrawn and acts depressed in social situations. When an adult... more »
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On The Move
"We will be moving to the U.S. after two years of living abroad. My son... more »
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Swimming Activities for Kids with ADHD
"Is swimming a good athletic option for ADHD children?"... more »
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