True friendship multiplies the good in life and divides its evils.

Baltasar Gracián y Morales, SJ (1601 – 1658) Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer, known for his masterpiece writing accomplishment, Criticón, published in 1651, 1653, and 1657.   Expect and encourage siblings to support each other.  Remind them that they will be friends longer than any other friends that may come along in childhood.  Coach siblings to seek understand as to why a sibling may act...

Sharing Dinner-Making Chores- Stress-lessly, Really?

I have a mental block when it comes to meal planning.  I have a grocery list that is largely staples for our household.  I have a full-size freezer, that I keep stocked with various meats and prepared quickie meals, but rarely do I plan a week’s worth of meals.  Every school year I resolve I will plan ahead, and inevitable by the end of the first week, assuming we are not on the run to after-school...

Creating Your Family Scafolding: Building a Support Network

It takes a village to raise any child; but for families managing ADHD, it often takes the the village, suburbs, and most of the countryside.  Kids managing ADHD need more support, guidance, empathy, and understanding than the average child, to achieve success. Parents too, need more empathy and support than most, as the limitations these families manage are largely invisible, stereotypically associated with misfit...

Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.

- Dr. Seuss…….. Sharing your genuine self with a friend allows your spirit to soar, raising self-esteem, confidence, happiness, and as a result, success.  Take the risk.  Share your parenting challenges with a close friend; their support will allow you to be more successful in your parenting. As a supported parent, you are more likely to be patient, empathetic, and loving, because you have been shown...

“It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn’t use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”"

A.A.Milne (Winnie-the-Pooh) There are some things in life that cannot be done alone. Raising a child with ADHD is one of them. It takes a village. Build your family’s support network by talking to your pediatrician about local ADHD support groups. Find your local CHADD chapter for further local...