What you’re about to read is something most parents of children with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) have a hard time talking about. Many parents even have a difficult time accepting it. I know it took me a while to accept myself, but the fact of the matter is now that I’ve come to the realization, I feel an incredible amount of weight lifted off of my shoulders. Here it goes. I said goodbye to my child, the perfect little angel that I dreamed...
Before my daughter could walk, she could dance. When she heard a song playing, she was moving her cute chubby baby arms to the beat. Once she learned to walk, there was no stopping her from moving and grooving with her talented little legs. When my baby girl turned three years old, I enrolled her in her first ballet class and she did absolutely amazing! She listened to her instructor very well, followed directions great, and I feel she was one of the best dancers in...
Dear Miss Arbour, I was one of the unfortunate people who viewed your video “The Truth About ADHD.” I am not a violent person, but the words that came out of your mouth made me want to punch you in the face. Not only were you obnoxious and idiotic, you were completely ignorant about ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and were giving your uneducated opinion about a real mental disorder that affects over one billion people worldwide, according...
This is a guest post written by Marie Miguel. Marie Miguel is an avid internet researcher. She is fueled by her determination to answer the many questions she hasn’t been able to find the answer to anywhere else. When she finds these answers she likes to spread the knowledge to others seeking help. She is always looking for outlets to share her information, therefore she occasionally has her content published on different websites and blogs. Even though she doesn’t...
It is no secret that parenting a child with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) can be difficult, overwhelming, and frustrating. It is not the child’s fault, nor the parent’s fault. ADHD is a mental disorder that affects the way people act and focus in many different ways. ADHD is not the same for every one, which makes it a very interesting and complicated disorder. People are born with ADHD and one of the many misconceptions about ADHD is that...