I came across a great article this month in the online version of ADDitude magazine, a publication for those living with the ramifications of Attention Deficit Disorder and learning disabilities. The article is titled "Single Parents: How to Raise ADHD Children – Alone."

Now, believe me, I know not every single mom or single dad reading this is raising a child with ADHD (despite the frustrating and unfounded implications you may have heard at your child's last parent-teacher conference, right?). But I found the suggestions included in the article to be so practical and applicable, that I wanted to share it with all of you.

One of my favorite points in the article was when the writer, John Taylor, Ph. D., suggested triggering your child's "love reset" button by spending some quality time together. He specifically suggested that you aim for time that is "child-oriented" and includes "high-quality interaction between the two of you." To achieve that, talk with your child about what he or she would like your time together to look like, and consider activities that would be particularly meaningful from your child's perspective.

Visit ADDitude magazine online to read the entire article.

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