Parenting Children With Adhd. 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach APA Lifetools

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Parenting Children with ADHD

2008-04-09
This was the first book I read about children with ADHD. It helped me realize that I'm not the only one out there dealing with difficult behaviors. It was written so the average person could understand and make sense of how to affectivly deal with your child. It also helped equipt me with the tools to approach his teacher and school who had just labled my son as a trouble maker who couldn't stay in his seat. I've realize that this IS a medical condition and that he's not just out to get me and everyone else. In the book it is suggested to focus on the top 5 - 10 behavoirs that bother you the most first, not all of them at once. And "Time Stands Still" does work. Now if the doctor only made house calls.

Good, Practical Advice

2008-04-07
Well written, highly readable. This book gives clear, concise descriptions of what exactly constitutes an ADHD diagnosis, as well as an overview of the most commonly used medications to treat ADHD. He also gives lots of good solid tips for behavior management. What really sets the book apart however, is the practical advice concerning nutrition. This book is perfect for parents of newly diagnosed children. I would recommend this book to anyone with a child having ADHD.

answers I was looking for

2008-03-28
My son who is 5 1/2 is ADHD. I read this book and got some wonderful ways to deal with some of our issues. I learned a lot from reading and it gave me several answers I was looking for. It was easy to read and follow. It will take a little work on the parents part however, we have seen improvements around our home.

Great

2008-02-08
I grew up with undiagnosed ADD and my childhood was very difficult. I was often depressed and had very low self-esteem. My parents did not know I had ADD. Diagnosis is so very important and knowledge of what to do and how to cope are equally as important. "Parenting Children with ADHD" is a well written, helpful book for parents. I have not had success with medication and I know many children have issues with taking medication, this book explains why some medication might not work. This book takes the ADD ADHD perspective and works with it. An ADD ADHD child cannot and should not be raised in the same manner as normal children without ADD ADHD, but then how? This book tells you.

I am the author:

One Boy's Struggle: A Memoir: Surviving Life with Undiagnosed ADD

Bryan

A must read for parents of ADHD child

2008-01-27
I am only half-way through this book and it is great! It is the first book I have read on the subject, and it so reassuring to know that everything our family has gone through with our daughter (who has ADHD) is nearly exactly how it is described in the book. I can't wait to finish the book to get more tips on helping our daughter work on her issues. I also would like every Pediatrician out there to read this book and realize that ADHD is a REAL brain disorder, and that ADHD children need medication AND good parenting.

good information book!

2007-12-21
The author passes on his wisdom about how to help children with ADHD succeed, and includes medical, nutritional, educational, and psychological information in a format usably by parents, K-12 teachers and school adminstrator professionals, and health care professionals.

Definitely in the top 5 must reads for parents of ADHD children

2007-11-05
Like many of you, I've scoured the net for any morsels of information which could be of help in understanding and helping my ADHD child. This book has not only provided me with further insight, above and beyond the ABC's of ADHD, but it has become one of my primary resource books. I find myself returning to the chapter about medication in order to better understand what my own doctor has expained to me verbally. I go back to the chapter on diet to make sure we haven't fallen away from the very practical recommendations there. And I often go back to the different tips to help control emotions, etc.
But what has pushed me to write this review is the sheer number of times I have quoted Dr. Monastra, to my son's teachers, to his Doctor, to our family members.... clearly this book has left a long lasting impression on me as a parent (my son's "case worker"). If Dr. Monastra were to charge royalties for the number of times I have said "... and if he were blind, would we ask him to just try harder to see... ", I'd owe him a lot more than I paid for this book!
Yes, I can definitely recommend this book as it is practical, easy to read, and contains information/insights you will not likely find elsewhere.

Great book with lots of info.

2007-11-03
I have read a lot of books on ADHD and I really like this one. It's very easy to understand. Some of these other books use big words, I prefer the simple terms like they use in this book.

If you are a parent of a child with ADHD and feel lost or wondering what to do or where to go, read this book. There are lots of times I wonder if I am doing the right thing. Meds, no meds... what to do? This book talks about how certain medications work on children. It also has a lot of great info. on some of the types of testing you can have done.

If you don't want to buy it or aren't sure check it out at a library. I just wish I could get some teachers to read this and understand our children. This books explains why kids with ADHD do the things they do.

Also, he talks about making sure your children get protein at breakfast so they will do better through out the day. This is what you are supposed to to with kids, but ADHD kids especially. We need to make sure they are getting enough protein.. especially in the morning.

New methods in this book work better than traditional ones

2007-10-05
I am a grandparent of a 5 year old boy, diagnosed with ADHD at age 4. I have read several books on the subject, plus reseaching ADHD on line. If you employ the same methods by which you were raised, not having ADHD, or the methods your parents used to raise you, you are missing the target by a mile. ADHD children are different in many ways and you must learn how and what to do for them as individuals. They are precious little people with vast potential for love and success in life. Only by you learning how to help them manage their lives, in a loving caring manner can you help them. This book offers proven methods to help the child at home and in school and in life. I do recommend this book. You also need to read other books on the subject and try to find a CHAD group or other support group for yourself because you are not alone in your struggle to save your child and family. I also recommend ADDitude Magazine as well as, Making the System work for Your Child and The Gift of ADHD, all from Amazon.com. It takes a village to raise a child. Good luck.

good book

2007-09-17
I think this is the book.If you could only get one adhd book,this would be the one to get.It is very respectful overall and it avoids extremes on the medication issue.It had a lot of helpful information but not too much.You can't fix it all at once!Overall-very good.