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Eileen Bailey

posted 12/03/2008, comments (0)

Ten "Must Do" Tips for Holiday Shopping with Children with ADHD

Holiday shopping is once again upon us. Crowded malls, throngs of people, cranky children. It can be fun, it can be exciting, and it can be exhausting. For parents of children with ADHD, holiday shopping is always an adventure. Ten "must do" tips to help make your next shopping trip a little easier: When giving your child... Read more Chevron

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Terry Matlen, ACSW

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posted 11/25/2008, comments (0)

Gift Giving and ADHD: Baseballs or Barbies?

Do you remember the worst Christmas or Chanukah gift you ever received as a child? I do. It was a giant, metal, realistic looking stove that had a real door that opened and little pots and pans, a spoon and a spatula. I must have been all of seven years old or so, and when I pulled it out of the box, I nearly burst into tears. At that time in my... Read more Chevron

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Jessica

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posted 11/22/2008, comments (6)

Single Mom Dealing with ADHD Daughter

My daughter was diagnosed near the end of kindergarten with ADHD. I actually had to fight the school system to have her tested. Small town schools have small classrooms and supposedly your children are getting extra personal care. You are also dealing with closed minds and have a hard time getting any respect as a single... Read more Chevron

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Eileen Bailey

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posted 11/21/2008, comments (0)

Thanksgiving, Family Gatherings and Children with ADHD

Children with ADHD tend to go into high gear around the holiday season. All around are signs of the upcoming festivities. From school parties to glistening decorations, overstimulation becomes an everyday occurrence. When my son was younger, he would start before Halloween and because his birthday is in January, we didn't end the high energy level... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/21/2008, comments (0)

JUST NOW FEELING OK WITH MYSELF

AGAINST ALL ODDS , I BECAME A TEACHER TO CREATE A SURROUNDING, AND ENVIRONMENT CONTAINING THE MOST CELEBRATED METHODS, STUDIES, AND MY INVENTIONS 2 ASSIST CHILDREN IN BEING SUCCESSFUL IN SPITE OF OUR ANTEQUATED SYSTEM OF EDUCATING CHILDREN IN CHAIRS, IN ROWS, AND FACING A PERSON, OR BOARD OF SOME KIND.. I TURNED 68 IN NOVEMBER, AND STILL MUST TELL... Read more Chevron

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