There are a lot of misconceptions around ADHD medications. Some parents worry that medication will turn their children into a zombie, or that their children will become addicted to their medication. On the other hand, some parents think that there’s no way around medication, that it’s the only effective treatment for ADHD. In truth, ADHD medications are safe and generally effective, but they’re also not the only way to treat ADHD. To clear up the confusion, we’ve interviewed

It’s no secret that children with ADHD have trouble behaving. They yell when they need to be quiet, run around when they should be doing homework, and play video games when they’re supposed to be doing their chores. It’s only natural that many parents try to counter this tendency by being stricter with their children. But trying to be a “tough” parent can only backfire, according to ADHD parenting coach Merriam Saunders. That’s because children with ADHD aren’t necessarily mi

An Interview With Parenting Coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus When children with ADHD won’t behave, it’s only natural that parents try to bring them in line by being even stricter. In the opinion of parenting coach Elaine Taylor-Klaus, that’s a big mistake. Elaine is the co-founder of ImpactADHD, where she helps parents overcome the challenges of raising a child with ADHD. In this interview, she shares her thoughts on getting children through the challenges of being home-schooled dur

Cindy Goldrich, founder of PTS Coaching, LLC, is a leading authority on parenting and teaching children with ADHD, Executive Function, and Learning Disabilities. She coaches parents, provides professional development for school districts and trains professionals to become ADHD/EF/LD Parent Coaches. What are the benefits of parent coaching? What are the benefits of parent coaching?ADHD is a complex neurobiological disorder, and it can impact all areas of learning, motivation,