The teenage years are enough to make any parent cringe. Living with a teen is spending your days waiting for the next battle to erupt, only to be surprised once in a while with a hug or a long talk. Parenting teens involves devising ways to help them become self sufficient, make good decisions and use good judgment while keeping track of where they are going and who they are with. As parents of teens, we walk a tight rope of teaching independence and reining it in.
When the teenager also...
Let’s face it. Aggressive behavior is not fun to deal with and especially when you see it in your child. For many parents who have... Read more »
Teens with ADHD are just like most teens: they want to belong; they want to feel liked and accepted. They want to feel part of a group.... Read more »
There are a number of common comorbid, or coexisting conditions with ADHD. Anxiety is one of them. According to the Anxiety Disorders... Read more »
With the holiday season comes family gatherings, get togethers with friends and other social events. Along the way, you may come across... Read more »
For more on the series of teens with ADHD: For Teens: Understanding ADHD Strategies to Help at Home Strategies to Help at School Acting... Read more »
Teenagers are a handful. Teenagers with ADHD are even more so, requiring additional monitoring and supervision. Add into this mix, co-existing... Read more »
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, advocacy is “the act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or... Read more »
Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are... Read more »
Several studies have shown that teens with ADHD are at a higher risk for substance abuse than their non-ADD counterparts. A study that appeared in... Read more »
For some adults with ADD/ADHD, the holiday season is a wonderful time. They thrive in the excitement and rush of holiday shopping, parties and events... Read more »