2010 | Life With ADHD Inattentive Kids

The Gift of ADHD

December 20, 2010 By Brock Leave a Comment

In this holiday season, it seems that I keep re-discovering the lesson that thankfulness changes us for the better. In my quest to be truly thankful for the gift of ADHD at our house, I've come across some interesting personalities who also live (or have lived) successfully with either diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD. Politicians like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill, artists like Vincent Van Gogh and Pablo Picasso weren't diagnosed with ADHD, but when we read about their lives and their characteristics, it sounds like classic ADHD. The same is true for Galileo, Leonard Davinci, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Succeeding Tagged With: adhd success story

Attitude of Gratitude

December 16, 2010 By Brock Leave a Comment

It's an old story with updated technology. A shoe salesman landed on a tropical island. He felt the warm sun on his face and took off his tie. Then he saw the barefooted natives. How could he sell shoes here? He whipped out his i-phone and sent the message back to the home office: "This territory you assigned me is a big mistake! No one wears shoes here!" And within 24 hours, he was on a plane back home. Shoe Salesman #2 landed on the day his competitor left. He was so excited when he saw the barefooted natives that he sold every pair of shoes in his suitcase and text messaged his boss. … [Read more...]

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Joe’s Reading!

December 9, 2010 By Kayla 3 Comments

Wonder of wonder. Joe is reading. He's deployed at the moment, and boredom may have something to do with it, but I suspect that the biggest difference is that he bought a Kindle! Once again, electronic devices have won out with him. Have any of you tried a Kindle with your ADHD child? … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Products for ADHD Tagged With: adhd success story, attention, books, life skills, products and tools for adhd

Jingle Bells, Homework Tales and Projects All the Way

December 7, 2010 By Brock Leave a Comment

I love this time of year. The blinking lights on the front walk, the aroma of freshly baked cookies and spiced cider from the kitchen, and the sounds of our favorite Christmas music playing in the background create an exciting environment. As wonderful as they are, the holidays usher in huge distractions for children. She's trying to muddle through geometry homework while deciding what to wear as a "helping elf" for the special Christmas photos in the community. Or perhaps he's perfecting his Christmas list when you thought he was working on vocabulary words. And both your kids are trying to … [Read more...]

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Ten Classroom Strategies to Help Focus

November 17, 2010 By Brock 1 Comment

Everyone struggles to focus at some point. At the most recent back-to-school night, as I shuttled from 9th grade classroom to classroom, I was reminded of how much listening a student does in any given day. Because I've heard so many "back-to-school" speeches, I noticed that I was zoning out after the first few minutes, and suddenly I had renewed empathy for anyone diagnosed with ADHD. While no one helpful hint is a cure-all or expected to work every time, it helps to have a ready arsenal of creative ideas to initiate or regain a child's focus. Take a look and see what works for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Focusing Tagged With: fidgeting, focus, focusing, paying attention

“Momma, What’s For Supper?”

November 2, 2010 By Brock 2 Comments

I quickly realized what bad timing it was to send a newsletter focusing on nutrition on Halloween. So I waited a couple days. Ready? This ghoulish holiday brings me to an important nutritional point: all things in moderation. It seems the most efficient way to bring unprecedented attention to any food group is to make it a forbidden fruit, so to speak. Lesley has one friend whose parents are diabetic and isn't usually allowed sweet snacks. Lesley has noticed that whenever there are cookies, brownies or any sort of dessert available, her friend routinely overindulges. Halloween … [Read more...]

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Helping an ADHD Child Succeed

October 22, 2010 By Kayla 2 Comments

Our ultimate goal in life is for our kids to be successful. Someone once said, "There are just as many opportunities for success in school as there are failures." It's a cliché but there is truth in it. What are the best ways that you help your child to succeed academically, personally, athletically, spiritually...? Share your thoughts below. PS Yes, that is Ron in his college graduation cap. Definitely an icon for success - don't you think?!! … [Read more...]

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Encouraging an ADHD Child

October 22, 2010 By Kayla 5 Comments

Let's face it. ADHD can be discouraging. Even though they're wonderful, our children often end up feeling less than perfect. They march to a different drummer, their problems often overshadow their successes, and their sense of overwhelm often eclipses the simple joys of life. How do you encourage your ADHD child, and help her to develop and maintain a positive self image? Share in the comments below. Homework can be one of the most discouraging times for our kids. Find out how to "Wake Up from the Homework Nightmare". … [Read more...]

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How to Organize an ADHD Child

October 22, 2010 By Kayla 3 Comments

Books, homework, time, tasks, priorities, sports equipment, toys, clothes...Keeping organized is a hard task. It's a job our ADHD kids do not do well - and it's our job to teach them how. So - how do you organize an ADHD child? Share your hints in the comments below. Read Ten Steps to Organizing an ADHD Child … [Read more...]

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How Do You Help Your Child Focus?

October 22, 2010 By Kayla 6 Comments

Teaching our kids to focus appropriately is one of the most valuable skills we'll share with them. ADHD - hyperactive and inattentive - is defined by the inability to sustain attention. But paying attention is a key piece to success in school, in relationships, at work - for life in general. What hints do you have to help your child focus? Share them in the comments below! Get 100 Ways to Help Your Child Pay Attention in Focus, Pocus! … [Read more...]

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