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Six of the Best ADHD Books for Parents

Paula — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 12:26:00 +0000

ADHD books for Parents can come in handy, especially at the start of your journey when trying to gather resources and facts. Parenting a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be extremely challenging. Impulsivity, distractibility, attention, focus and even explosivity are all symptoms that can be genuinely hard to manage and live with on a daily basis. As a parent of two girls who are opposites with these symptoms – one hyperactive and one inattentive, I often need to remind myself to find my calm side and approach parenting from that starting point. This ADHD Books for Parents post contains affiliate links as a service to readers. I receive a small commission via qualifying links. Many medical experts have opinions on how to deal with children who have this diagnosis. Not surprisingly, they often offer very different advice depending on their knowledge of the subject or in their exposure to children with ADHD. This can make it even more challenging to ferret out which pieces of information make the most sense and apply to your particular child, because like a lot of special needs diagnoses, kids with ADD and ADHD share some common symptoms and behaviours, but each one is different. Because every single child with ADHD is unique, you need Parents who have children living with ADHD sometimes find it challenging to understand and take care of their children. They might take a long time to learn what works with their child and what does not. That is why sometimes the opinion of experts matters. In this article, we have sampled some of the best books for parents of ADHD children to help you understand how to bring up your child the right way. Educational ADHD Books for Parents 1. Parenting Children with ADHD by Vincent J. Monastra, PhD Vincent has a wealth of experience dealing with ADHD children and in this book, he divulges different coping strategies for both parents and kids. With over 15,000 patients treated through Vincent’s hand, the advice he offers in this book will be helpful for parents who have kids with ADHD. The book has been written in a very easy to read and understand tone. 2. The ADHD Advantage by Dale Archer, M.D What if ADHD is your superpower? A medical doctor by profession and someone with ADHD himself, Archer offers practical insights into how to deal with ADHD. Gone are the days when a diagnosis of this condition used to spell lifelong suffering for the patient. In this book, you will be inspired to read stories of influential people who went ahead to succeed in life and businesses while living with ADHD. Archer has successfully managed to lead a normal, fulfilling and successful life without resorting to the use of medicine to treat his condition. It will be a very inspirational read. 3. The Misunderstood Child, by Larry B. Silver, M.D Larry is a clinical professor of psychiatry and in his long career, he has had a lot of encounters with children who have ADHD, dyslexia, and SPD. In this book, he talks about the awareness kids with learning disabilities and neurological have about their condition and how it makes them feel like outcasts. They try to look for ways to fit with others normally and it is often a very difficult task for them. It is frequently a struggle for them to express themselves and relay the thoughts in their heads. This book helps parents understand their children well and help them lead a normal life both at school and at home. 4. Mindful Parenting for ADHD, by Mark Bertin I had one book on this list originally that was controversial, but the language that expert uses is all about healing ADHD and that language doesn’t work for me. So, I removed it. I don’t think HEALING talk is actually helpful or person first language. If you parent a child with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you know all about the day to day challenges. Kids with ADHD are inattentive, hyperactive, and impulsive. Parenting all of that can be exhausting, frustrating, confusing and stressful. Believe me, I know. As a parent, you become easily dysregulated when they are so chaotically energetic all the time, or completely unfocused. This is where ADHD books for parents can come in handy. In this Mindful Parenting book, a developmental pediatrician presents a proven-effective program for helping both you and your child with ADHD stay cool and collected while remaining flexible, resilient, and mindful. Bertin addresses the various symptoms of ADHD using non-technical language and a user-friendly format. In addition, he offers guidelines to help you assess your child’s strengths and weaknesses, create plans for building skills and managing specific challenges. If any of his advice lowers stress levels, then this is super useful. 5. Taking Charge of ADHD, by Russell A. Barkley, PhD Besides giving you information on ADHD and helping you learn about symptoms and how diagnosis happens, this book also offers tested strategies on how to manage behaviours of kids with ADHD. There are practical tips here and guidance, as well as encouragement. All of this is broken down into techniques intended to help promote better behaviour. Every parent wants their child to to excel in their social and academic life, Taking Charge of ADHD will help. 6. Flipping ADHD on Its Head, by Jim Poole In Flipping ADHD on Its Head, Dr. Jim Poole introduces and explores a holistic, integrated, and empowering approach to identifying and promoting the strengths of ADHD children. Rather than framing ADHD as a disability, Dr. Jim challenges the current stigma and encourages readers to see it as a gift, even if it comes with a set of real challenges. How to Get ADHD Books for Parents If your child has ADHD and you are looking for resources and support, start by reading any of these six books. I’d start with the Barkley book first because Barkley is a renowned expert in this area. This post contains affiliate links as a service to readers.

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BEST Fidget Toys for Christmas – ZURU Toys

Paula — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:29:45 +0000

ZURU Toys makes this Christmas more exciting with three great gifts for kids who need to fidget. And maybe for some Work at Home parents too. Fidget toys can be useful tools for kids with unique needs and challenges. For kids with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and even ADD, without the hyperactivity, these can help them focus. And these fidget toys from Zuru Toys are actually so fun I can’t put them down. As soon as this shipment of ZURU Toys arrived they caught our attention. Yes, I said “Our” attention, because I also wanted to pull them out and play. ZURU Toys for the Creative Mind ZURU Toys is squarely focused on the ability for kids to be creative and to channel their energy, and these three toys do just that! They’re all great gifts for birthdays or Christmas, and they are completely unique, which I love. In case you were interested, Zuru Toys began as a grassroots company in Cambridge, New Zealand in 2004, but they’ve quickly become the fastest growing international toy company in the U.S. market. When you look at their toys and their mission, it’s not hard to see why. Their toys are focused on creativity, fun, and being totally unique. That’s why I’ve picked three of their toys as prime gift ideas this holiday season. Mayka Toy Block Tape For months I have been hearing about this Mayka Toy Block tape. I didn’t really get it at first. Now I see the appeal. This toy block tape is perfect gift or stocking stuffer for the child who loves Lego-style building block toys. With Mayka Toy Block Tape, kids can cut, shape, stick, and build anywhere. This tape instantly transforms almost any surface into a base for block construction. It features a flexible surface with a block pattern compatible with Lego and other blocks on one side and reusable adhesive backing on the other. That means virtually no end to the construction possibilities for your architect in training. I’m giving some to my niece and nephews. ZURU Toys for the Extra Energetic I love these toys because of how useful they are to help channel extra energy. My youngest daughter has a sensory processing disorder as well as attention and impulse difficulties. Fidget toys are just part of her daily process. She’s been using both of these two fidget toys. Not going to lie and tell you they are a magic bullet or anything but they can sometimes help her sit and focus longer, or calm her down a bit. What’s funny about fidgets like these is that if you leave them laying around the house eventually everyone will start playing with them. The Tangles below are super appealing to me. It’s not like I need to play to stay still. I can focus no problem, but I reach for them because they are just plain fun. Tangles Tangles work for the fidgety child, the creative child, or kids – and even adults – who are a combination of both. Tangles are colorful 90 degree curved sections that link together and that can twist and turn at each joint. They have no beginning and no end! They can be used to create movable art, puzzles, or just for fidgeting. My daughters both got one. One loves to combine fidgeting with creativity on this one to constantly change and rearrange shapes. The other just likes to have a fidget toy handy. These are colourful and to be honest when I saw them I really wanted one myself. Also they are inexpensive! The Original Fidget Cube This is gold for so many kids. Featuring six different sides with multiple buttons, dials, and switches, the Fidget Cube allows fidgeters like my daughter to quietly focus on the task at hand by getting out their excess energy by clicking, spinning, rolling, and gliding their nervous energy away. AANNDD it now comes with a collection of superhero designs like Spider-Man, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America, as well as DC characters Wonder Woman, Superman, and Batman. This is perfect for kids like Ainsley, because she’s a big comic book fan. ZURU Toys for a Creative, Clicky Christmas I am loving these ZURU Toys, and I think the kids in your life will, too. I can’t wait to see my Lego loving nephews open their Toy Block Tape, and I already know my daughter loves her creative, fidgety toys. She has wrapped several to give as stocking stuffers for friends and cousins. If you have kids who are creative, have a lot of energy, or a bit of both, you need to give ZURU Toys a look. Great gifts or perfect stocking stuffers. I received product for consideration here. My opinion is all my own and it is also truthful. This post also contains affiliate links at no extra cost to you. If you buy directly I make a small commission.

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31 DIY EASY Fidget Spinners

Paula — Fri, 16 Jun 2017 10:29:38 +0000

Unless you live under a rock, you have most definitely have heard of, or seen fidget toys and fidget spinners. Maybe your kids have some. Maybe you are a teacher and the kids are making you a bit batty with their fidget spinners and fidget toys. We have a couple of fidget toys here and they are fun. I confess I have also used them when my kids aren’t looking. In fact I bought my younger daughter two of these and also gifted a set to a little girl we know for her birthday recently. But you don’t have to buy them. If you are crafty, you could make your own DIY easy fidget spinners. 31 DIY EASY Fidget Spinners and Toys Fidget toys are the hottest trend. That comes as a bit of shock to some of us whose kids have used a variety of fidget toys or fidget gadgets and spinners over the years in class to help them focus. In some communities these toys have been around for decades. They are super common with kids who have attention issues. But, like anything that is intended for kids with neurological differences or special needs, the equipment and tools can get expensive. There are many different prices I have seen these advertised for. They range from $12 for plastic to $14.95 for sparkly metallic ones. Don’t break the bank buying and replacing these toys. Here are a few crafty ways to make your own easy homemade fidget toys. DIY Make Them Yourself EASY Fidget Spinners . How To Make A Fidget Spinner2. DIY Lego Fidget Spinners3. How To Make A Lego Fidget Spinner4. DIY Cardboard Fidget Spinners5. DIY Fidget Spinner Using Skateboard Bearings6. Build A Lego Fidget Spinner This Way7. DIY Soda Tab Fidget Toy8. DIY Ninja Fidget Spinner9. DIY Fidget Spinner10. DIY Fidget Spinners 11. Fidget Spinner Illusions12. Duct Tape Fidget Spinner Toy13. Paper Fidget Spinner14. DIY Lego Fidget Spinner15. DIY Magnetic Fidget Spinner16. DIY Fidget Bracelet17. DIY Desk Fidget Tool For School18. DIY No Sew Mermaid Fidget Bag19. How To Make An Epic DIY Lego Fidget Cube20. DIY Fidget Balls That Kids Will Love21. Key Chain Fidget Toys22. Soda Bottle Top Fidget Toy23. Make Your Own Thinking Putty24. Use Pool Noodle For Foot Fidget25. DIY Zipper Fidget Bracelets26. Best Fidget Toys For School27. DIY Bead Fidgets28. DIY Chewing Fidget29. DIY Chewy Fidget Tube Necklace30. DIY Chewable Fidget Zipper Pull31. DIY Chewable Fidget Necklace Are Your Kids Crafty? Fidget toys and spinners may be around for longer than you think. These easy DIY fidget toys for kids are really useful for sensory seeking children and those who struggle with sitting still. Know anyone like that? Have them make their own diy fidget toys, with your supervision and they can take them to school or play with them at home when the urge strikes. No reason why you can’t use them as fidget toys for adults too. Happy spinning!

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