These blog posts are perfect for students of all ages - and their parents! Read about study tips, parenting, time management, and more.
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There has long been a myth surrounding the permanent record for students in school. Is it really permanent? Will it greatly affect your future? What does it include? Here, we'll answer those questions and debunk the myth of the permanent record by exploring its function, characteristics, and lifespan.
Color-coding your notes can help you organize information more effectively and study more efficiently. Optimize your color-coding system and make it a highlight of your study strategy by using the five tips in this article.
Throwing a birthday party for a child with ADHD requires some special considerations and proper planning. Today we'll explore five tips that can help you organize and execute a memorable, fun birthday party for your ADHD child and their guests.
If your child has been misdiagnosed with ADHD, don't blame yourself. Instead, continue supporting your child's health and well-being, and share your story with other parents to help raise awareness of a growing concern - that too many children are receiving false ADHD diagnoses.
As a parent, it's normal to wonder if it would help them to be around other kids with ADHD. It's true for any parent who has a learning disabled child. However, depending on your reason, it may not be the magical cure you wish it to be.
Children have far more access to digital media now than at any point in history. If you're wondering how many hours of screen time is right for your ADHD child and what you can do to limit it, read on for more information.
If you have a child with ADHD, you probably struggle with getting them to finish tasks like chores and homework. A timer can be a powerful tool to help them complete tasks not only as children but also as adults.
Many children with ADHD are unwilling to read, especially for pleasure. How can they learn to enjoy reading? Try this list of lively books that ADHD children will love.
Transitioning your child with ADHD to elementary school can be a stressful time of their lives. However, with some planning, you can help your child be ready to embrace their new school routine prepared and with a positive attitude.
Too much caffeine in children can create ADHD-like symptoms or an increase in current symptoms for children with ADHD. However, when used appropriately, caffeine can have some positive effects on children with ADHD.
As a parent in a world dominated by smartphones and tablets, you may worry about the impact of technology on your ADHD child. While there are definite concerns, some of technology's benefits may surprise you.
Getting children with ADHD to settle down and fall asleep is far from an easy task. The following suggestions contain helpful advice that can get your children into bed and make sure that they stay there.
When your child has ADHD, life takes on a layer of stress. If they get a diagnosis of depression, it can feel a bit like things are falling apart. However, its important to not jump to conclusions and focus on building your knowledge and support systems.
After a battery of diagnostic tests, you finally have your child's diagnosis: ADHD. Now you have to explain the complexities of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder to your young child. These suggestions and resources can help.
ADHD children are prone to procrastination, which negatively affects school performance and life at home. Find out how you can help your ADHD child overcome tardy tendencies.
For ADHD children, the summer slide is a huge concern for parents and teachers. Here are some fun ways to curb the summer slide and engage children who struggle with the symptoms of ADHD.
Raising a child with ADHD can place an enormous strain on your marriage. Use these helpful tips to find ways to manage the stress and raise your child without compromising your romantic relationships.
With the busy lives families lead today, there is a lot of stress - especially if you have a child with ADHD. As a result, you may be considering online family therapy as a viable option. However, you want to make an informed decision to see if it works for your family first!
Auditory distractions can negatively impact your ADHD child's academic performance. A certain kind of sound, called white noise, may block out those distractions and help your child focus on schoolwork.
Psychological trauma and ADHD have many overlapping symptoms. However, it is important that diagnosticians distinguish between the two and recognize the perils of misdiagnosis in the lives of children.
A diagnosis of ADHD creates many challenges for children, from impulse control to the most basic task of following directions. However, while children with ADHD will struggle in varying degrees to follow directions, there are some strategies to make it easier for them to do so.
Kids today spend more time than ever browsing the web, leading parents to wonder how much is too much. If you want to limit the amount of time your child spends online, you need to be able to present appealing alternatives that will draw your child away from the screen.
If you are a parent of a child with ADHD, the news may make you wonder. We are barraged with information about ADHD, treatments, and even tales of misdiagnosis. So you may wonder if children are being misdiagnosed with ADHD. There are reasons why you should wonder.
ADHD may make learning to read particularly challenging for your child. Learn to recognize signs that your ADHD child is having difficulty with reading readiness, and find out how you can help your child learn to read.
A great debate that comes up amongst parents of kids with ADHD is whether or not they should have coffee. With arguments both for and against, there are some serious issues you want to consider as a parent before letting your child with ADHD have coffee.
Children with ADHD often have a hard time studying. While your impulse as a parent may be to use silence to help your child study, that may not be the best solution. Music offers certain benefits and may help your child focus.
Having a child move out on their own for the first time is challenging, especially when your child has ADHD. You can't necessarily trust they will figure it out on their own. Instead, take steps ahead of time to be sure they are prepared for all sorts of situations in life.
The college transition is especially hard for children with ADHD. However, there are some tried and true tips to make the transition a lot smoother for your child and your family.
As the parent of an ADHD child, you may be plagued with feelings of guilt for many reasons. Let go of those guilty feelings and use these self-care strategies to help you stay positive as you parent your ADHD child.
With the availability of smart devices, you may be considering getting one for your child with ADHD. Before you plunge into that possibly expensive purchase, consider how a smart device can be helpful and exactly what features your child would truly benefit from.
Teens in general have a hard time with driving due to their age, inexperience, and undeveloped ability to think quickly in critical situations. Adding a learning disability such as ADHD to the mix only creates a larger hurdle for teens to jump, but it's not impossible.
ADHD and sleep problems are interrelated. Learn how your child's ADHD may be causing sleep disruption, and how disrupted sleep can make ADHD symptoms worse for your child.
Raising a child with ADHD is challenging enough if you have the resources; for low-income families, it can feel hopeless. Fortunately, there is convenient access to resources that help low-income families care for children with ADHD.
Tutoring can improve your ADHD child's school performance in a number of ways, making attention and organizational issues less daunting and providing the tools for academic success. Use these guidelines to determine if a tutor may be right for your child.
There are several opportunities for children with ADHD to meet one another, but parents are not always aware of their existence. Check out these fun activities and programs that support interaction between ADHD children.
ADHD can leave your child brimming with excess energy, impulsiveness, and personal frustration. Help your child discover a creative outlet that will help strengthen their focus and improve self-esteem, among other benefits.
Bullying in all shapes and sizes is a common concern for parents today. From face to face confrontations, to cyber bullying, there are many opportunities for our children to be bullied. However, when your child has ADHD you have legitimate reasons to be concerned they may be at risk for bullying.
Children with ADHD face all sorts of challenges in their lives. As parents, it can be frustrating because we want to be there every minute to help them. Thankfully, there are many apps that can help your child with ADHD be successful in the classroom, and in life.
Helping ADHD students power through school work might not have been Francesco Cirillo's motive for creating The Pomodoro Technique. But his pioneering time-management tool might do just that.
In life, our children emulate our behavior from the time they are young well into adulthood. When your child has ADHD, it is extremely important to be a good example. We need to show by our example how to manage ourselves and make good choices.
Parents increasingly find their children diagnosed with ADHD. Yet, many parents remain unclear on the differences between ADD and ADHD and what it means for their children.
Teenagers experience numerous changes physically and mentally as they mature. However, what some believe to be signs of adolescence may actually be symptoms of ADHD. Developing ADHD as a teenager is possible and it's more common than people may think.
Children with ADHD face a lot of challenges in life, with sleep often being one of them. The symptoms of their condition often conspire to keep them awake at night. As a result, you may wonder if your child is getting enough sleep? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer.
As a parent, you may wonder what jobs are a good fit for your child with ADHD. Rest assured that whatever their interests, there is a job that will utilize their talents and meet the needs they have with their ADHD diagnosis.
Children with ADHD often have periods where they feel as if there is no hope for living a successful life. However, there are many examples of successful people who found strategies to work in their chosen fields while managing the challenges of ADHD.
ADHD parents have every right to expect a teacher will accommodate their child's learning style. But if your child's teacher isn't doing so, here are some ideas for getting him on board.
Fidget spinners are being sold everywhere, including online and in retail stores under the guise of helping students with ADHD focus better. The question is, are they a toy faze or a useful tool for managing ADHD?
If your ADHD child was slow to start speaking, she may have a language delay that interferes with learning. Knowing the signs of this disorder can help you intervene at the right time.
Education is a huge part of a child's life, but parents of an ADHD child think about school more than most. If you've explored multiple educational options and found them lacking, you might be asking yourself, is boarding school for ADHD a good fit for my child?
It is during preschool that students learn fundamental skills that will carry them into kindergarten and beyond. So when you have a child with ADHD, you want their preschool to be a good fit. When you are selecting a preschool for your child with ADHD, look at philosophy, ratios, and learning activities.
Summer camp can be a valuable learning opportunity for your ADHD child, but only if you select the proper camp. Pick up some tips on how to choose the perfect summer experience for your child.
For a child with ADHD, frustration often gets in the way of motivation. Use these techniques to help your ADHD child overcome frustration and focus on achievement.
Unless you've inhabited Mars these past twenty years, you've heard about the homework debate. But this push-and-pull over the value of after-school assignments has bypassed students with learning deficits. If you're a parent trying to decide whether homework is important for your ADHD kid, here are some things to consider.
An internship can be a rewarding experience for your ADHD child. With your guidance, an internship can teach them real-world job skills, and be an invaluable first step toward a successful career.
Children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can experience several unfortunate effects, one of which being reduced self-esteem. If you are a parent looking for ways to improve your ADHD child's self-esteem, continue reading for some practical pointers.
Extracurricular activities can help your child learn new skills, socialize, and have some fun. Some extracurriculars can be overwhelming or maybe feel a little over-coached, but others can help your ADHD child with their ability to focus.
As if having a brain disorder isn't enough for your child to deal with, he also has to handle being bullied. And ADHD kids are magnets for the aggressive taunting and physical abuse that some kids have no problem dishing out. If bullies have targeted your child, here are ways to help him cope.
Children with ADHD can face all sorts of challenges in school, which may lead them to say 'no' altogether to formal education. However, as a parent, there are strategies and resources to help you work through the situation and achieve positive results.
Choosing the best college for your child can be a difficult task, especially when it comes to finding a school with the best ADHD support services. Here's a list of steps to take, key questions to ask, and tips to keep in mind when starting your search.
Adjusting to college can be challenging for any child. If your child has ADHD, it may seem downright impossible. One important factor - where your child will live - must be considered when thinking about college, which we'll discuss here.
Extracurricular activities can help ADHD kids learn to release stress, burn excessive energy, and maintain focus. Matching the right activity with the child's needs and interests is key. Here's a list of the top five activities for children with ADHD.
When your child has ADHD, sharing a college dorm with a roommate can be especially challenging. Careful planning will help your child ease more confidently into a positive relationship with their new roommate.
Teamwork and learning. How do you use one to teach the other for kids who have problems with both? It's a dilemma for parents because ADHD students can lose focus when working in groups. Here are simple ways to collaborate with your child's teacher and approach the problem.
ADHD students need organization. Therefore, as the parent, you need organization. Read on for tips on how to keep yourself organized so you can help your ADHD kid do the same.
The college application process can be daunting for a teen with ADHD. As a parent, there are a few simple things you can do to help your child achieve their goals.
ADHD doesn't need to be a big life hurdle for you or your child. There are many different interventions and programs for children with ADHD, including one on one coaching. Could ADHD Coaching be right for your child?
Playing video games can increase cognitive skills and improve study habits for children with ADHD. Video games provide a fun outlet for kids while increasing their ability to retain information, solve problems, manage time, and study better.
Sports can be a therapeutic tool if you have children with ADHD. They teach teamwork, and build confidence. However, you have to be willing to explore sports out of your comfort zone to find the best fit for your ADHD child.
ADHD children often struggle with anxiety, which interferes with their ability to focus in all kinds of situations. Teaching your child relaxation techniques can go a long way to improving their focus inside and outside the classroom.
Many ADHD kids struggle to speak, read, and write in their native languages. Why would learning a foreign one be any different? When grammar-based methods fall short, some foreign language teachers are modifying the curriculum to better suit at-risk learners.
Finding a tutor for your child with ADHD can be challenging, if you don't know where to start looking. However, if you understand what resources in your community to tap into, finding a tutor can be a quick and painless experience.
Students with ADHD face unique challenges in their lives, both academic and social. Finding a mentor can be challenging for any parent, but if you use all of the resources at your disposal, you can find a mentor who will mesh well with your teenager.
Learning to read sheet music can be a rewarding and entertaining endeavor, especially for children with ADHD. Learn more about the benefits of this subject, and pick up some tips on teaching your ADHD child.
It's a topic that for most parents needs no explanation. Slogging through a before-school routine can challenge ADHD kids who naturally resist structure. How do you dodge conflict and instill sound habits during the morning crunch time? It just takes practice, say the experts.
Slamming doors and stomping feet are ways that many kids respond to unpleasant situations. But ADHD kids are more likely to resort to anger, which can upset family harmony. Here are some steps you as a parent can take to prevent your ADHD kid from reaching the boiling point.
Research shows that diet can play an important role in the life of a child with ADHD. Foods containing additives can cause an increase in symptoms while foods rich in protein can alleviate symptoms. Understanding food's role in behavior is key for parents with ADHD children.
Technology can help ADHD students stay focused by providing engaging, fun ways to learn and build concentration skills and reminders to stay on task. Read on for a variety of apps, gadgets, and other tools to use in the classroom and at home.
Kids with ADHD experience high levels of anxiety, discouragement and negative self-evaluation when it comes to test taking. Parents can help their children overcome this anxiety through the following simple tips.
Sometimes it may feel that way, but raising a child with ADHD to be a well-behaved child is not impossible. You just need to develop strategies for developing positive behaviors, while curbing negative ones.
Students with ADHD face challenges when they go into the classroom. Using deliberately structured peer work and partnering activities can help ADHD children overcome their challenges, and find academic success.
For students with ADHD, getting started on studying can be the most difficult part of the process. However, there are ways to increase motivation that are effective with ADHD students. Read on for some specific tips.
Many parents of children with ADHD could probably agree that organization is not their child's strongest quality. Thankfully there are tools that can help. Read on to learn how a daily planner can keep your ADHD kid organized in school and beyond.
Children with ADHD often struggle with staying on task and task completion. Though they may need extra time to complete tasks, balancing downtime with work time can make them much more productive overall.
Sometimes children with ADHD can have negative experiences that make them think they can't possibly be responsible. However, there are some strategies they can learn that will increase their responsibility for a lifetime.
As a parent of a child with ADHD / ADD, you know how important the home environment is for helping your child feel at ease. Lynne Edris, an experienced Life & ADD Coach, is here with expert tips on how to create a safe, focused space suited to your family!
Children with ADHD often need special accommodations in the classroom, whether it's extra time for assignments or a trampoline in a nearby room to release pent-up energy. Let's walk through the steps you need to take to get your ADHD child an IEP or 504 Plan for special accommodations.
Raising a child with ADHD can be very trying at times. There are, however, many tips you can utilize to help correct any undesirable behavior that your child is displaying. Try these tips to see if they work for you and your child.
ADHD often means having a restless mind during the day, when it's time to concentrate - and at night, when it's time to rest. A multi-faceted approach will help your ADHD child get the rest they need to perform well academically.
Talking about ADHD with your child can be difficult. But with a positive attitude and the following tips, you can help your child embrace their diagnosis and make positive life changes.
Billy is an elementary school student who struggles with ADHD and ODD. Through hard work and patience, his parents and teachers have been able to work with him and his symptoms to enhance and enrich his education and life in general.
All kids make messes, but for kids with ADHD, it can be hard to find the time and focus to clean up afterwards. Fear not! It is possible to keep your child organized with strategies that cater to their interests and make the act of organizing fun.
Students with ADHD have amazing talents, but often they need a toolbox of skills to be successful in the classroom. Building that school success kit is built around providing structures to help keep your child organized in a way that aligns with how their mind works.
Disciplining any child can be difficult. Making kids with ADHD listen and follow directions can surely wear you out. There are, however, some methods you can utilize when addressing different behaviors, which we'll discuss in this post.
There are many methods you can utilize to help keep learning interesting for your ADHD child. These methods range from basic ideals that will help their mind to stay focused to special methods that incorporate fun into learning. Utilize all of these techniques together for maximum performance and engagement from your child.
Many parents of ADHD children are waiting for the day they can use non-medical methods to treat symptoms of this neurologic disorder. One such method is physical exercise, which some research suggests may reduce ADHD symptoms that prevent children from succeeding at school and in social settings. What does the research say about the relationship between exercise and ADHD and what does it mean for parents?
Reading can be difficult for children with ADHD. However, with help from parents and these simple tips, children can learn to make adjustments to their reading habits and overcome setbacks brought about by ADHD.
The holidays can be a stressful time for everyone, especially those with ADHD children. There are, however, some things you can do to help keep your ADHD child as well behaved as possible during this busy and hectic time of year.
For students with ADHD, learning in a traditional classroom can be a struggle. They often have no control over the pace of instruction, or other aspects of the learning environment that may interfere with instruction. Using videos to teach math can be a way to differentiate math instruction for ADHD students.
ADHD children can feel tremendously lonely due to lacking social skills and being bullied. Here are a few tips for helping your child make friends and socialize, even when you're not around.
Parenting a child with ADHD is a very different type of challenge than parenting other kids. Let's take a look at some ways you can give your child the best support possible and ensure they grow into a happy, healthy individual.
ADHD children face a variety of challenges at school, including fidgeting, lack of focus, and bullying. Luckily there is a lot you can do as a parent to ensure that your child stays out of trouble in school, as we'll discuss here.
ADHD can cause major hindrances for learning and success in the classroom. The effects of this disorder can make it very difficult for a child to perform. However, behavioral treatment methods are ever-improving and interventions such as those involving self-regulation are gaining popularity with success in new, groundbreaking research. There is more and more evidence showing the efficacy of this method in the treatment of ADHD.
Talking to your kid about their ADHD can be one of the hardest things you do as a parent. But with some guidance and preparation, it doesn't have to be so difficult. Here are a few tips that can help you address the topic with your child.
Half the battle of educating a child with ADHD is discovering a way to connect with teachers to encourage alternative teaching methods. The other half of the battle is often fought on home turf, literally. With this in mind, it's important for parents to implement educational activities at home to help enforce progress made in the classroom as well as to create a positive and structured learning environment in the home.
As technology improves, there are more ways to help students with learning disabilities than ever before. Video lessons are becoming a great way to help students with ADHD learn difficult material. The interactive nature of video lessons gives students a chance to learn at their own speed without falling behind.
Students with ADHD often need extra support in the classroom to be successful. However, a lot of parents may not understand the steps involved in making extra help a reality for their children, which we'll discuss in this post.
Homeschooling is on the forefront for many parents today. Recent research has been able to show the benefits of homeschooling, especially for children with learning disorders like ADHD. Animated video lessons are one tool that parents who want to teach at home can utilize to enhance the homeschooling experience for their special needs child.
When properly executed, parent-teacher conferences are an excellent means of discussing your ADHD child's academic progress and development. Learn more about these meetings and pick up some tips to ensure that your conference goes well.
If you've noticed your child's ADHD negatively affecting his or her ability to learn, you may want to consider an Individualized Education Program (IEP). Learn more about these plans and find out if it is the right choice for your child.
Misdiagnosing children as having ADHD can have grave consequences for their educational experience. A misdiagnosis may mask other serious psychiatric issues, resulting in the root of the problem not being addressed. It may also result in their being placed on powerful drugs, which may further complicate the child's ability to perform well in school.
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are custom-made plans to help your ADHD child perform better in school. Find out more about these programs and how they can improve your child's test scores.
Often as educators and parents, we focus on ADHD students struggling in the classroom. Particularly in how they may struggle in a traditional, direct instruction oriented classroom. However, children with ADHD may have many gifts that make STEM education beneficial for them and the way their brain learns.
School doesn't need to be a boring or scary place for children with ADHD. By following a strategy that takes into account all the different challenges kids with ADHD face, school can be an exciting place for your child.
While many parents may be concerned with the academic success of their ADHD child at school, social interactions are essential to child development and may also be affected by ADHD.
Focusing on a task for an extended period of time can be difficult for anyone, but for a child with ADHD, it can be extremely challenging, especially when that task is school-related. Children with ADHD might not always be able to keep their focus without getting a little help from both their parents and their teachers.
If your child's ADHD is making it difficult to perform well in school, you may be eligible for a federal program known as an IEP. Learn more about this initiative and how it can help improve your child's academic performance.
Helping your child stay focused and distraction-free can be an arduous task. Pick up some tips for helping your child avoid distractions and remain focused on their studies.
For children with ADHD, social anxiety can be crippling. In this article, we'll look at some of its effects and how school counselors and sports can often help curb the problem.
This article offers a brief overview of various strategies that can help your child with ADHD overcome his or her condition and succeed in the classroom. No one approach is sufficient; rather, a blend of techniques is generally most effective.
Is school a struggle for your ADHD child? Have you been thinking about giving homeschooling a try? Read on for some great tips and expert advice on homeschooling a child with ADHD.
Mindfulness has become a popular alternative treatment for a variety of conditions, including ADHD. Could this practice help your ADHD child? Perhaps...read on to learn more.
Equipping yourself with a thorough understanding of ADHD statistics may help you better manage your child's symptoms and help them succeed in school. In this post, we share some statistics about ADHD in education (including some that may surprise you)!
Having a hard time getting your ADHD child to do their homework? This post offers some helpful ideas and insight for making homework time more productive and less stressful.
As a parent, you can't be with your child 24/7 to help keep their ADHD symptoms in check. But there are steps you can take at home that will help your child stay focused in the classroom and achieve academic success.
Is your ADHD child having problems in school? Are you unsure if medication is the right choice? We have some advice to help you discover how ADHD medication can affect your child's school performance.
For children with ADHD, the inability to focus in class and while studying can lead to poor performance, stress, and frustration. One way you can help your child succeed in school is to help identify his or her learning style, then implement some study strategies that play to your child's strengths.
Your child with ADHD spends a significant amount of their time at school, and it's important for them to feel comfortable so that they can succeed. You can help build your child's confidence by collaborating closely with your child's teacher.
As a parent, you regularly have to make tough decisions to try to help your child with ADHD. And now you've come to the big decision of what's better for your child - homeschooling or going to a traditional school? We have some information to help you decide.
If your child has ADHD, an IEP or 504 plan could help them with the various struggles they likely experience related to school. The goal of both of these plans is to provide extra resources and coaching to support students fighting to succeed.
Children with ADHD are highly likely to struggle with a co-occurring anxiety disorder like social phobia. Whether anxiety is a symptom of ADHD or a more pervasive problem, it's essential for parents to identify the issues as accurately as possible so that you can help your children get better.
General study techniques that work well for many students aren't always as effective for students who have ADHD. Have you considered using video lessons to help your child with ADHD with their studying? The article will help you find out if it really can improve your child's ability to study.
One of the biggest goals for parents is ensuring the academic success of their children. For ADHD children, studying can be an everyday struggle leading to not only underperformance in schoolwork, but to a loss of motivation. With a little planning and some dedication, any parent can provide his or her child with the tools and structure needed to succeed in school.
You want your ADHD child to have the best chance of success, which means it's important to find the right school for him or her. Take a look below at the most important considerations and then find out how different types of school environments meet these considerations.
Back to school can be a stressful time for any parent, but if you have a child with ADHD, the stress can reach a totally different level. Continue reading for some great tips on easing your ADHD child into a new school year.
As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to help your child with ADHD. One model to try is mindful parent, which emphasizes listening while giving undivided attention and avoiding judgments. Keep reading to learn is this is something you should consider trying.
