Parenting
Making the Grade With ADD: A Student’s Guide to Succeeding in College With Attention Deficit Disorder
In college, independence, fun activities, and new friendships abound. But if you have attention deficit disorder (ADD), these new opportunities also present new challenges. To adjust to college life, you'll need to learn to harness your disorder in new ways in order to plan your time effectively, be...
More info →Mindful Parenting for ADHD
Written by a pediatrician and based in proven-effective mindfulness techniques, this book will help you and your child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) keep calm, flexible, and in control.
More info →The Family ADHD Solution
In this accessible guide, developmental pediatrician Mark Bertin demystifies ADHD and offers advice to overwhelmed parents that includes clear explanations of:
Biological causes of ADHD, and the ins and outs of a thorough evaluation
Common symptoms, showing how they extend far beyond inattention and hyperactivity
Behavioral, educational and medical approaches that increase academic and social success
Research proven mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques for parents that benefit the whole family
Advice to help your child build self-esteem along with healthy relationships with peers and with you
More info →Mom’s House, Dad’s House: Making Two Homes for Your Child: A Complete Guide for Parents Who Are Separated, Divorced, or Remarried
The groundbreaking classic, Mom's House, Dad's House, has become the standard for two generations of divorcing parents, and includes examples, self-tests, checklists, tools, and guidelines to help separated moms and dads with the legal, emotional, and financial issues they will encounter as they work to create happy and stable homes.
More info →Mindful Co-Parenting: A Child-Friendly Path through Divorce
Mindful Co-Parenting provides divorced parents a practical way through the process that protects their children. In this compact, step-by-step guide, written in a supportive yet direct style, clinical psychologists Jeremy S. Gaies, Psy.D., and James B. Morris Jr., Ph.D., identify what matters most to kids and describe the importance of parents being mindful of their children’s needs and wants.
More info →A Clear and Easy Guide to Collaborative Divorce
In a simple question-and-answer format, this book outlines how Collaborative Divorce works and how it might work for your family. This is a wonderful resource for any couple that is exploring divorce options. It is very comprehensive, packing a tremendous amount of helpful information into a succinct and easy to read manual.
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