Arlene Schusteff is the author of Peanut Butter, Playdates & Prozac: Tales from a Modern Mom. She lives in suburban Chicago with her husband, Howard, and their children, Rachel, and Jake, who has ADHD. For more information, go to arleneschusteff.com.
Arlene Schusteff
Recent Posts
ADHD Videos
A Practical Guide to Positive Parenting
How can you boost your child’s self-esteem — and still enforce the rules? Start with the...
Positive Parenting
Positive Charge: How to Reinforce Good Behavior
Nagging doesn't work. Neither does yelling or spanking. You know why? Punishments tear...
Summer
Choose a Summer Program for Your Happy Camper
Not sure how to choose a summer camp that will best suit your child's ADHD needs?...
Summer
Camp Checklist: What to Ask Before Registering for Summer Camp
12 questions every parent should ask a potential summer camp before registering their ...
Summer
Summer Vacation: Finding the Best Camp
Worried about whether or not your child will fit in at summer camp? Find out why a...
Diagnosis
Is Preschool Too Early to Diagnose ADHD?
ADHD is traditionally diagnosed after age 6. But if your preschool student is abnormally...
Ask the Experts
Four Ways to Foster Your Child’s Strengths
Four ways to help your child succeed by recognizing - and developing - h...
Self Esteem
Parenting Done Right: How Praise Can Help Your Child Thrive
If your child struggles with tough ADHD symptoms, it's likely she already knows the...
Emotions
The Purple Notebook
My ADHD child's ADHD behavior problems improved once I stopped holding my breath and...
Organizing Your Child
Here's What Works For Me...
Moms' advice for parenting children with ADHD, creating an ADHD-friendly household, and...