Here are some of the best of Haim Ginott’s advice for parents:
Advice for parents when your child has ADHD
Parenting
When School Pick-Up Fills You With Dread: A Parent’s Guide to Managing After-School Anxiety
Parental anxiety about school pick-up is a common but rarely discussed challenge for parents and/or their child with ADHD. You can transform this daily transition from a source of dread to a manageable routine using a combination of cognitive behavioral techniques and ADHD-specific tools.
When Perfect Becomes the Enemy of Good: Breaking the Cycle of Perfectionist Parenting
The roots of perfectionist parenting often lie in our own distorted childhood memories. Parents might remember themselves as model students, forgetting their own struggles and varied achievements. Others, who perhaps struggled academically, may compensate by demanding perfection from their children. That parent fixating on the A- might be viewing their own school years through rose-tinted glasses, or trying to fulfill their unrealized ambitions through their child.
The Complete Guide to ADHD Body Doubling: Boost Your Productivity Through Passive Support
Struggling to stay focused with ADHD? Discover how body doubling – working alongside another person – can transform your productivity and reduce anxiety. This comprehensive guide explores everything you need to know about implementing this powerful ADHD management technique.
Comprehensive Guide: Behavioral Support Systems for Children with ADHD
Comprehensive Guide: Behavioral Support Systems for Children with ADHD
Understanding Why Traditional Systems Often Fall Short
COMMUNICATION SECURITY
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 1/29/2025 _____________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT REMINDER: COMMUNICATION SECURITY Remember that all forms of communication can potentially become public, regardless of the context or medium. “Your memory may fade, but digital footprints last an eternity.” Harold Meyer This includes: Given these realities, exercising careful judgment in all communications is crucial. Consider approaching … Read more
The Education System’s Innovation Crisis: Addressing America’s Global Competitive Decline
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 01/29/2025 Our education system, both public and private, stands as a relic of the industrial age – a time when standardization and routine were cornerstones of success. As America’s global education ranking falls to 14th place, the urgency to transform our approach has never been greater. In … Read more
Breaking Free from Past Patterns: Why Previous Struggles Don’t Define Your Future with ADHD
While previous challenges can impact self-perception and confidence, understanding ADHD’s neurobiological basis and implementing targeted strategies can fundamentally alter your trajectory. This article explores why past performance may not be predictive and provides evidence-based approaches for creating new patterns of success.
Navigating the Smartphone Dilemma: A Parent’s Guide to Having Difficult Technology Conversations
The timing and approach to smartphone access fundamentally shape child development beyond just digital skills. During early years, children’s brains undergo critical periods of development in attention, emotional regulation, and social capabilities. Research shows premature smartphone introduction can alter these developmental pathways, while thoughtful restriction creates space for crucial skill building.
How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound).
How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound). This article is about setting goals for your child using the SMART method. It is also applicable to your child’s IEP, and for you with your own goals.