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How U.S. Department of Education Changes Impact Children with ADHD: A National and Local Analysis

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center  Reviewed 10/19/2025 Published 10/20/2025Listen to understand, rather than to react. Executive Summary Recent mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education have effectively gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), including the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), leaving potentially just one staffer in offices that … Read more

Truth vs. Tact: An ADHD Guide to Strategic Honesty

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Your ADHD brain races ahead—words spill out before filters kick in. That raw honesty? It’s powerful when used wisely, but can damage relationships if mistimed. The answer isn’t suppressing yourself; it’s learning when to refine with PC and when to let your truth shine.

What to Do After Your Child’s ADHD Diagnosis

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Receiving your child’s ADHD diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but it’s the first step toward empowering them to thrive. This guide provides a practical roadmap for navigating post-diagnosis steps, from understanding ADHD fundamentals to implementing effective treatment strategies and creating supportive environments at home and school. You’ll discover evidence-based approaches to help your child manage symptoms, build confidence, and reach their full potential through collaborative care involving healthcare providers, educators, and family support systems.

How to Talk to Your Child’s Doctor: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Communication

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Many parents feel intimidated or overwhelmed during medical appointments, especially when dealing with serious health concerns or complex conditions like ADHD. Learning how to communicate effectively with healthcare providers empowers you to ensure your child’s voice is heard, their needs are met, and you understand all aspects of their care. This skill becomes particularly valuable when managing ongoing conditions that require long-term treatment plans and regular monitoring.

When Your Pre-Teen Stops Taking ADHD Medication: What Should You Do?

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ADHD affects millions of children and families, shaping everything from school performance to self-esteem. Medication can be a valuable tool, but it’s not the only answer—and it’s not uncommon for pre-teens to resist taking it, especially as they seek more independence. Understanding why your child may be refusing medication, and knowing how to address the emotional and behavioral challenges that arise, is crucial for their well-being—especially during the turbulent pre-teen years. By exploring alternative strategies and maintaining open communication, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s needs while reducing family stress.

How to Reverse an Unfair Threatment: A Parent’s Guide to Meaningful Apologies

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Parenting in today’s world is challenging, and for families dealing with ADHD, emotional regulation can be particularly difficult. When you’re overwhelmed, stressed, or caught off-guard, it’s easy to react with threats or consequences that don’t fit the situation. Maybe you threatened to cancel a birthday party over a minor infraction, or you imposed a punishment that was clearly too harsh.
We all make parenting mistakes, especially during stressful moments when emotions run high. If you’ve made an unfair threat or imposed an inappropriate consequence, you can repair the damage through a structured, sincere apology. This guide provides a seven-step approach to acknowledging your mistake, taking responsibility, and rebuilding trust with your child. Research shows that parents who apologize meaningfully actually strengthen their authority and teach valuable lessons about accountability and emotional intelligence.

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound).

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Parents

How to set up goals for your child using “S.M.A.R.T.” (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time-Bound). This article is about setting goals for your child using the SMART method. It is also applicable to your child’s IEP, and for you with your own goals.

Finding Your Own Path: Balancing Parental Expectations

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Self management

Recent studies from the American Psychological Association reveal that 73% of young adults report significant stress from parental expectations. They’re navigating a rapidly changing world while carrying expectations shaped by their parents’ more traditional experiences.”

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