For Parents
If your child has ADHD, you know that standard parenting strategies don’t always work. Here, learn ADD-tested discipline tips, positive parenting techniques, how to manage treatment, school and learning resources, and more.
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Positive Parenting
10 Things You Should Never Say to Your Child
Parents aren't perfect, and we all wish we could take back some things we've said to our kids in the...
Rewards & Consequences
The Secret to No-Shout, No-Tears Discipline
Spanking and yelling don't help kids with ADHD learn better behavior — in fact, harsh punishment can...
Behavior & Discipline
Never Punish a Child for Behavior Outside His Control
Make ADHD the enemy; not your child. Catch your child being good every day. Stop blaming others. And...
ADHD Videos
Every 504 Plan Should Include These Six Accommodations
Excess energy. Inconsistent focus. Poor social skills. Whatever your child's school challenges, these...
Free Downloads
Your Free Guide to Music for Healthy ADHD Brains
Music can work wonders on the ADHD brain, improving everything from language development to impulse...
Teens with ADHD
Teen Stress Is Very Real — and Manageable with These Exercises
Your teen is hurting — whether due to low self-esteem, mean peers, school stresses, or hormonal...
School & Learning
10 Ways Middle School Wreaks Havoc on Students with ADHD
More teachers, more homework, and a more confusing social scene: Learn what challenges your child...
Executive Function Disorder
7 Executive Function Deficits Tied to ADHD
An internationally recognized authority on ADHD, Russell Barkley, Ph.D., explains how executive...
Teens with ADHD
Inside Your Teen’s ADHD Mind
“Adolescent boys with ADHD are their own worst enemies because they refuse to ask for help." How to...
Support & Stories
Famous People with ADHD
"If you're a young person being called weird or different, I'm here to tell you that your critics do...
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Your Free Guide to Ending Confrontations and Defiance
When your traditional discipline methods aren't working, what do you do? Change focus. More...
Emotions
3 Calming Apps for Overstimulated Kids
Living with ADHD is stressful — especially for a child. These apps and gadget will help your child...
Teens with ADHD
10 Ways to Improve Your Teen’s Executive Skills
When your teen needs help on tasks, but pushes you away, here’s how you can work with her to turn her...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach
Dear Teen Parenting Coach: Ask a Question!
ADDitude's team of teen parenting experts will answer questions from readers about everything from...
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Why Is My Child So Angry?!
Beaten down by your child's defiant behavior? Wondering why she's always in a rage? It could be...