Tag: family
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WHAT IS SUCCESS?
What is success and how can you help your child with ADHD to feel successful? This is not a trick question. I honestly want to know. Does success = happiness? Perhaps. Perhaps it depends how we measure and value success. As defined by Wikipedia Success is the state or condition of meeting a defined range…
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ADHD + Drama
Yesterday my life changed. My darling boy has emigrated. He was unhappy and wanted a new challenge. London and the UK wasn’t doing it for him anymore. On the surface he had it good – job with a steady income, loyal friends, loving family, faithful dog, great flat mates. But inside he was sad. Nothing…
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ADHD + CONFRONTATION
Over in my Facebook group ADHD Warrior Squad, I am reading too often about confrontation within the family. This is so sad. Parents are exhausted, children are unhappy, siblings are furious, relationships have broken down and nobody wins. So what are the confrontations about? Usually screens, homework, chores, hygiene, trouble at school and going out.…
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We Need To Talk About ADHD
Over these past couple of days I have been saddened and shocked in equal measure. I have been reading multiple reports from parents about how their children, who have an ADHD diagnosis, are being treated at school. 😢Read on and weep… A teenager being told to move away from a friendship group or he is…