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Today a large part of our population is addicted to technology and social media. Every day we spend hours and hours tweeting, clicking thousands of Likes, videocalling, replying to emails or messages on Whatsapp. When we want to relax, we binge on Netflix and YouTube videos. Our children spend so much time in front of smartphone and tablets that they struggle to interact with real humans. The abuse of technology and social media creates also anxiety, stress, and insomnia. How can we mitigate the damaging effects of technology on our well-being, health and happiness of our children? In this ...

Writer, journalist and podcaster Grace Timothy speaks to experts and those living with ADHD about what life is truly like as a neurodivergent adult, offering support, comfort and advice along the way, as well as providing the reader with tools to understand what ADHD really is. With expert help, this book will bust the myths, offer helpful guides to different aspects of ADHD and give key insight into the lived experience of ADHD, exploring the common—and not so common—symptoms and traits specific to the women.

Transform parenting challenges into opportunities – empower your child with ADHD and see them flourish! Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the unpredictable journey of parenting a child with ADHD? This book was written for you – consider it a guide that will accompany you through every step of your journey as a parent of a child with ADHD. Inside, you will find practical strategies and advice on how to navigate the challenges of raising a child with ADHD, while also focusing on your well-being.

Overcome ADHD Challenges and Thrive in Every Aspect of Life - Unlock Your Full Potential with Proven Strategies, even if you've tried everything before! Are you constantly battling with time management, struggling to maintain personal and professional relationships, or feeling overwhelmed by workplace challenges due to ADHD? Do daily decision-making tasks leave you stressed and fatigued? Have you faced frustration and disappointment trying to find practical solutions that work for you?

The issue of diagnosing children with behavioral diseases that do not conform to a scientific definition of disease, and then medicating them is a scandal ready to erupt. In The Diseasing of America's Children, popular family psychologist, speaker, and best-selling author John Rosemond joins pediatrician Dr. Bose Ravenel to uncover the fiction and fallacy behind attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), early-onset bipolar disorder (EOBD), and the drugs prescribed to treat them.

Organized children are raised, not born. That’s the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture. Dr. Korb’s 5 Steps to Raising an Organized Child apply to all ages. So, whether you have an infant or a teenager, it’s never too late (or too early!) to foster organization in him or her and harmony in your whole family.

Unleash Calm, Competent Parenting Skills, Even if the Daily Struggles Seem Overwhelming. Do you lie awake at night, questioning if your parenting approach is helping your child or contributing to their stress? Do you frequently ask, "How can I help my child navigate educational challenges, relationships, and emotional highs and lows while managing my own stress?" Are you desperate for practical, compassionate guidance you can implement immediately? This book is designed to support parents like you who face the daily challenges of raising a child with ADHD.

Have you ever felt unfairly labeled as a "bad parent?" Have you endured hurtful comments about your teen, like "lazy," "distracted," or "uninterested?" If so, you're not alone. With over six million children grappling with ADHD in the US alone, your struggles are shared by countless other parents facing similar challenges.

One minute everything is good; your child is calm and focused. But then, in the blink of an eye, something changes—now they’re hysterical, screaming, and getting them to sit still for even half a second is suddenly impossible. Do you often sit there and worry about your child's temper, wishing there was something you could do to help them calm down a bit but not knowing where to start? Is their frustration leaving you frustrated, causing you both to spiral out of control? You’re not alone. There are over 6.4 million parents feeling exactly what you are feeling right now.

ADHD gives your child a unique way of experiencing the world and this means you need a unique approach to parenting. Your child has a whole host of strengths and positive characteristics that, when nurtured and harnessed, will give them all they need to thrive. What you need is clear advice for supporting those strengths while helping them navigate a world that makes life difficult for them at the same time as taking care of yourself.

Whether your child has only been recently diagnosed with ADHD or you’ve been living with their condition for quite a while, it’s normal for parents to feel worried, overwhelmed, and exhausted most of the time. However, keep in mind that ADHD is a condition, not a life sentence. It’s entirely possible for your young one to succeed because of their condition–not despite it. The key is learning how to address your child’s condition properly and consistently at the soonest time possible–the earlier you manage it, the higher their chances of success and happiness.

Navigating the world with an ADHD brain can be exhausting. The rollercoaster ride from clinical assessments through diagnosis to treatment can leave you feeling anxious and isolated, worried about failing or feeling different. This handy guide is here to change all that. If you have (or suspect you have) ADHD, you'll know the frustration of being given neurotypical or clinical advice—but this is straight from an ADHD brain to you.

All teens need help preparing for the adult world. For parents of an ADHD teen, additional navigation is essential. The average human brain isn’t fully developed until around the age of 25. That’s already seven years into adult life. When you consider the neuro differences between a typical brain and an ADHD brain, your teen may have greater developmental challenges.

When Edward M. Hallowell was 11, a voice out of nowhere told him he should become a psychiatrist. A mental health professional of the time would have called this psychosis. But young Edward (Ned) took it in stride, despite not quite knowing what "psychiatrist" meant. With a psychotic father, an alcoholic mother, an abusive stepfather, and two so-called learning disabilities of his own, Ned was accustomed to unpredictable behaviour from those around him and to a mind he felt he couldn't always control.

Discover the Key to Unlocking Your Full Potential with ADHD Simplify Task Management: Discover easy-to-follow methods that break down overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, making even the most daunting chores feel achievable.

Medical treatment for ADHD fails much too often - not because of the drugs themselves, but how they are given. New ADHD Medication Rules - Brain Science & Common Sense shows that patients can react very differently to ADHD prescriptions, resulting in missed diagnoses, imbalanced treatment and over or under medication.

If you’re a Teenager or Young Adult with ADHD, you’re about to discover your superpowers. This book is your no-BS guide to unlocking your full potential and getting things DONE—without changing who you are!

¿Tienes dificultades para concentrarte en alguna tarea o prestar atención? ¿presentas falta de memoria o desorganización en cualquier actividad a llevar a cabo? ¿Tienes dificultades para manejar emociones intensas como la cólera o la frustración? ¿sufres de procrastinacion (aplazamiento de tareas importantes por otras irrelevantes)?

You’ve probably heard of Autism or ADHD by now. Often thought of as contradictory conditions, much of the discourse around both focuses on their neurological differences. But what about those diagnosed with both? Where do the two conditions intersect and overlap? Explaining AuDHD is a straight-talking guide for those trying to understand Autism and ADHD as a combined diagnosis.

¿Te sientes abrumado por el desorden? Descubre el poder de este ejercicio de 5 minutos: la clave para tener un hogar limpio y organizado y, al mismo tiempo, prosperar con el TDAH. Diseñada para la mente con TDAH, esta guía proporciona consejos prácticos y accionables que se adaptan a tu estilo de vida. Comienza con algo pequeño, desarrolla hábitos duraderos y observa cómo tu espacio y tu vida se transforman.