Stories from Additude--Kay Marner Blog
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The Clarinet Diaries: Who Says ADHD Kids Won't Practice?
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Dec 12, 2011
When Nat begged for clarinet lessons, we wanted to encourage her musical interests but we also knew practicing would be tough for an ADHD kid who lacks self-discipline and organization skills. Full Story »
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What's So Nice About Normal?
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Dec 5, 2011
I don't think ADHD kids are the only ones who need to work on their social skills. Full Story »
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Topics:
- ADHD
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Politically Incorrect and Liking It
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Dec 1, 2011
ADDitude 's mom blogger bucks the trend toward forced inclusion at school, and advocates maintaining self-contained classrooms as one option for ADHD and LD kids. Full Story »
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Chills! Thrills! And ADHD Social Whiplash
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Nov 28, 2011
The ADHD roller coaster is a nerve-wracking, gut-wrenching series of social victories and defeats that leaves both Natalie and I feeling queasy -- especially on days like this one. Full Story »
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Topics:
- ADHD
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ADHD Victory In a Brown Paper Sack
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Oct 28, 2011
Preparing Natalie's school lunch was the straw that broke this mom's back - that one extra, added task that I just couldn't manage amid our ADHD-fueled morning chaos. Until this year, that is! Full Story »
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What to Expect When You Didn't Expect to Raise a Special Needs Child
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Oct 10, 2011
Did becoming the parent of a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and/or other related conditions throw you for a loop? Full Story »
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Topics:
- Special Needs
- Child
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Introducing Easy to Love but Hard to Raise
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Sep 19, 2011
Easy to Love but Hard to Raise is a new ADD/ADHD parenting book that I helped edit and which other ADDitude writers and experts contributed to. Learn more about the book and how you can preorder a copy today. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Parenting
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The Side Effects of Parenting ADD/ADHD Children
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Sep 12, 2011
Parenting my daughter, Natalie, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) and other comorbid conditions, makes me feel helpless and powerless -- and a recent study confirms I'm not alone. Full Story »
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How Do You Make Time for Your Kids Who Don't Have ADHD?
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Aug 29, 2011
During a respite weekend when my ADD/ADHD daughter, Natalie, was away, I focused on cleaning and organizing the room of my son Aaron, who does not have ADD/ADHD. Not for the first time, I wondered how other parents who have… Full Story »
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Therapy Cushion Giveaway...Just in Time for Back to School!
Additude--Kay Marner Blog &bull Aug 22, 2011
Could a therapy cushion help your fidgety, distracted child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD)? Read this therapy cushion review and leave a comment to enter to win one for your family. Full Story »
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Topics:
- Back To School
- Child
