Drug therapy and counseling are key factors in raising an ADHD child, but nothing can replace effective parenting. In this article from CBS News, one expert discusses 10 mistakes that many parents can make with their ADHD child, including expecting fast results, practicing tough love, and ignoring the positive.
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