What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew

Finally, expert ADHD advice that doesn''t treat kids like a problem to be solved--and instead speaks to what they need to truly thrive in school and life "Having ADHD is like you''re trying to pedal uphill on a bike, but it''s not in gear so you''re going backwards. You''re trying, but it''s just not going. Sometimes I get so irrational and angry because I try so hard." --Amari, age 17 If you are the parent of a child or teen with ADHD, you''re already aware that school is challenging for your son, and that the two of you argue too much. You may know that your daughter is forgetful and needs multiple reminders to remember her soccer practice and her chores. But do you really understand what it''s like for them? What difference would that make in your daily parenting struggles to help them grow into responsible, competent and happy adults? This book gives parents new insights into the minds and feelings of their children with ADHD--and offers them a new,