Liz Ahmann“Our doctor said my son has ADHD and told us that using stimulant medication, such as Ritalin, might help. But, I don’t like the idea of my son taking medicine. And can’t Ritalin have harmful effects?”
Many parents wonder about the risks and benefits of ADHD medication for their children.
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Liz AhmannIf you are parenting a child or children with ADHD and find it challenging, you are not alone!
In an article titled “Welcome to Holland,” Emily Kingsley described the experience parenting a child with a disability as a journey:
It’s like planning,
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Liz Ahmann“I feel like my brain is in a fog half the time.”
“I can be distracted by by a noise, by something I see, or just by things going on in my head.”
“I might start on my homework but after a while I find that my mind has just drifted off.
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Liz AhmannIf you’re the parent of a teen with ADHD, do you sometimes find yourself frustrated that your teen doesn’t follow-thorough? Do you wonder how to get your teen motivated? Perhaps you find yourself frequently criticizing your teen? Are you tired of nagging? Do you argue too often?
In their book Smart but Scattered Teens,
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Liz Ahmann
“Why doesn’t my daughter ever get her homework done on time?”
“I always procrastinate – I just can’t seem to get started until the last minute!”
“I can’t estimate how long it will take to write a paper.”
“I forgot I had history homework….”
To an observer who doesn’t understand ADHD,
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Liz AhmannIf you’ve got ADHD, you don’t need to go it alone!
So, who’s on your team?
Do you have, or would you benefit from the following team members:
1) Well-informed, supportive family and friends?
It’s no fun to have family and friends judge or blame you for your ADHD symptoms,
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