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The conscious parent's guide to ADHD : a mindful approach for helping your child gain focus and self-control / Rebecca Branstetter, PhD.

Summary:

"If your child has been given a diagnosis of ADHD, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. With The Conscious Parent's Guide to ADHD, you will learn how to take a relationship-centered approach to parenting that engages your child and ensures that he succeeds behaviorally, socially, and cognitively. Conscious parenting is about being present with your child and taking the time to understand how to help him flourish. By practicing this mindful method, you can support your child emotionally and help nurture his development"-- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781440593116
ISBN: 1440593116
Physical Description: 240 pages ; 22 cm
Publisher: Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media, a division of F+W Media, Inc. [2016]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Conscious parenting -- Getting a diagnosis -- Understanding the controversy surrounding preschool children and ADHD -- ADHD in grade school children -- ADHD in middle school adolescents -- ADHD in teenagers -- Creating harmony at home -- The promise of mindfulness -- Helping your child succeed at school -- Coping with social challenges -- Parenting challenges for parents of children with ADHD -- Choosing the right treatment -- Treating with medication -- The role of behavior modification therapy -- The benefits of talk therapy -- Finding the silver lining.