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- Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Praise Children So It Doesn’t Backfire - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Sherrie HardyMany parents of children with ADD and ADHD will read the title and throw up their hands. Come on. Really? Praising children has been a technique used for motivation since the beginning of time. It can backfire? Hold on. Don’t throw up the white flag yet. Here it is boiled down to three ...
Views: 1289(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: 3 Tips to Praise Children Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyPraise can be very powerful when used correctly. Here are three easy tips to help parents implement praise in a way that motivates children with ADD and ADHD and boosts their self-esteem: 1. Be Genuine “You are going to be the next Babe Ruth!” or “That is the most beautiful painting I ...
Views: 1517(2 votes) - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: How to Correct Behavior Effectively - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Sherrie HardyThe job description for Parent is overwhelmingly long. One of the trickier tasks involves helping to guide children’s behavior in a constructive and effective way. It requires vast amounts of patience, self control and perseverance. To be successful, it needs a pocket full of tricks able to ...
Views: 2083 - Attention Deficit Disorder: Why Tutoring Isn’t Helping - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParents of children with Attention Deficit Disorder often find that the hours and money spent on tutoring does not significantly improve their children’s grades. This is because tutoring and remedial programs do not address the root of the issue. Learning is like constructing a building. It ...
Views: 1420 - ADD and ADHD Treatment: How and When Cognitive Behavior Therapy is Helpful - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents with ADD and ADHD often feel like the world is against them. Their parents express disappointment and frustration about their poor grades, lack of self-control and unfinished chores. Their teachers consistently nag them about their missing homework, interruptions and impulsive ...
Views: 1479(1 vote) - ADD and ADHD Treatment Without Side Effects - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with Attention Deficit Disorder should not have to suffer from insomnia, headaches or nervousness in order to be able to focus on school work. Natural ADD and ADHD treatments exist without the side effects caused by many of the common pharmaceuticals available. Millisecond Timing ...
Views: 1381 - ADD and ADHD Treatment Options: Is There a Permanent Solution? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParenting children with Attention Deficit Disorder is difficult and often times exhausting. Parents often find themselves yelling and nagging their children to hurry up, calm down or help out. These parents need a solution for everyone’s sanity and happiness. However, the option of using a ...
Views: 3756 - ADHD Treatment: A Natural Solution - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Sherrie HardyADHD children struggle to pay attention, control their behavior and organize themselves. At school, activities that are simple for most kids like sitting still in the circle or finishing the worksheet are a real challenge for ADHD children. At home, family dinners are not peaceful and getting ...
Views: 1436 - Parenting Children with ADD and ADHD: Eliminate the Daily Arguments - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyWhen parents of children with ADD and ADHD reflect on their interactions with their children, many find that a high percentage of those communications involve negativity. Daily nagging, yelling, threatening, pleading, and punishing are not what most parents signed up for. These parents fear ...
Views: 1194 - Ideas to Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyChildren with ADHD and ADD are intelligent and capable. However, they need extra support to help them manage their ADHD symptoms. Implementing the following suggestions will increase children with Attention Deficit Disorder’s ability to manage their ADHD symptoms while minimizing factors ...
Views: 1079 - Help Children with ADHD and ADD - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAttention Deficit Disorder affects each individual differently. It is hard for “Dylan” to sit still during circle time. He fidgets with his shoe lace and squirms in his spot. His movement distracts other students from listening to the story. When the teacher asks the class to predict what ...
Views: 1243 - Students with ADHD in the classroom: How Can Parents Help? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2011 from Sherrie HardyGrant is sitting on his leg and tapping his pencil. As his mom observes the class, she notices that many of the other children are already turning in their work. Grant doesn’t even have one word written on the page. When the student sitting next to him complains about the tapping, the ...
Views: 1240 - Hidden Problems for Children with ADHD - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAnswering the questions on page 94 is an easy, albeit boring request for many children. They simply take out the book, notebook and pencil. They turn to page 94, read the first question and re-read the text to locate the answer. Then, they summarize the information, write it down and continue ...
Views: 1152 - Children with ADD or ADHD Often Struggle with More than Just Attention - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyStudents who need help with ADHD and ADD experience difficulty with more than just the ability to pay attention, focus and concentrate. These children can also experience issues with organization, difficulty finishing tasks, and executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a skill that ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Could My Child Have ADD or ADHD? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Sherrie HardyImagine a child who can play legos for hours. He loves to build the most intricate fantasy lands with castles, bridges and towns. He is also a fantastic artist. He pencils very creative cartoons. When he is doing either of those two activities, he is able to direct his concentration for long ...
Views: 1194(1 vote) - Getting ADHD Children Organized for Back To School - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Sherrie HardyHow can parents help their child do homework if they don’t know what the assignment is or don’t have the materials necessary to complete it? They can’t! Organizational skills are not innate and they are often a particular struggle for ADHD children. Taking time to create and individualized ...
Views: 1356(2 votes) - Students with ADHD Anxiety: Help Ease the Transition Back to School - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2011 from Sherrie HardyAs the end of summer approaches, some students with Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder begin to dread the first day of school. They become anxious and worried without being able to pinpoint the reason. They get headaches or stomach aches at the mere thought of walking in the school ...
Views: 1228(1 vote) - Parent Teacher Conferences: 6 Tips to Sharing Information with Teachers - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sherrie HardyParents know their children best. As their children’s advocates, parents sometimes need to share information with the teacher to help students get the maximum experience out of their school day. Without this information, teachers may misunderstand behaviors, attitudes and responses. Here are ...
Views: 1362 - Following Up to Your Parent Teacher Conference - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Sherrie HardyJust like a football team gathers together mid-game to check-in and make adjustments, so too should parents and teachers huddle to quickly confirm how things are going and make any modifications to the plan created during parent teacher conferences. A few weeks after the conference is a good ...
Views: 907 - Avoiding Behavior Issues at Holiday Parties - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Sherrie Hardy“It’s all fun and games until...” Because of the change in routine, excitement surrounding presents and the sheer number of people around, holiday parties can end abruptly with a breakdown. Enjoy your holiday party to the fullest by following these suggestions: Beforehand • Assess the ...
Views: 936(1 vote) - 6 Ideas to Teach Children to Give of Themselves - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Sherrie HardyDuring this season of shopping, wrapping and opening gifts, it is worthwhile to take some time to remind children that giving of themselves is the most important. Try these ideas to make your holiday season more meaningful for your family: 1. Family Trip to Food Pantry Find out where the ...
Views: 1184(3 votes) - Limiting Distractions-The Common Culprits - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFor some curious folk, any conversation around them distracts them from their task. Their brain automatically wonders what fascinating topic is on the table. Others couldn´t really care. This group has a desire to constantly check their e-mail, facebook, and cell phone for the most current ...
Views: 1176(3 votes) - Parent Teacher Conferences: 7 Tips for Making it a Successful Meeting - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Sherrie HardyParent teacher conferences are an opportune time to get to know more about how your child spends the seven hours a day away from you. It is a great opportunity to see your child in a different light and share more about your child’s personality with the teacher. It is a chance to get to know ...
Views: 1090(3 votes) - Helping Children Limit Distractions - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Sherrie HardyAs parents we often multitask. We try to help with homework between stirring the sizzling dinner, doing laundry and answering the phone. With all the demands we have on our time, we don´t always seem to have a choice. According to author David Rock “Every time you focus your attention, you ...
Views: 2016(6 votes) - Teaching Children to be Lucky and Happy: Characteristic #4 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people have an ability to turn their bad luck into good fortune. There are obstacles and disappointments in everyone’s lives. Being lucky doesn´t mean you eliminate them all. It has to do with how we look at them. Dr. Richard Wiseman, author of The Luck Factor, found three ...
Views: 1809(5 votes) - Teaching Children to be Happy and Lucky: Characteristic #3 - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Sherrie HardyLucky people listen to their gut and take steps to boost intuition. In his book Blink, Malcolm Gladwell draws on history, neuroscience and psychology to reflect on the choices we seem to make in an instant. He states that “decisions made very quickly can be every bit as good as decisions ...
Views: 1581(2 votes) - Reading Comprehension Issues: Do the Eyes Have It? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2010 from Sherrie HardyIt is no wonder that many beginning readers struggle. Reading Comprehension is a more complicated process than many of us realize. To truly understand a two line text, it is necessary to follow about ten* (yes, ten!) different steps. Since reading is such a basic life skill, teachers and ...
Views: 1577(4 votes) - Importance of Reading Aloud with Children - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Sherrie HardyFinding the time to sit down and read aloud with our children is difficult. Evenings are often packed. We get home late from work or activities with the kids. We need to make dinner, help with homework and get our children to sleep. We deserve a little time to ourselves to do email, watch a ...
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