Greetings!
With the school year half over it's a good time to check in and see what adjustments need to be considered for the year ahead. What is working, what is not, what new challenges are you anticipating. Remember - never go without a helpful ally to school meetings if you are concerned that they may become emotionally charged. Having someone with you can help you slow down the process until you have a moment to think, reflect, and respond appropriately. If you have any questions or concerns, just hit reply and let me know. Best Wishes, Cindy _____________________________________________________ |
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Medication - The Parent Factor The topic of medication for treating ADHD has been in the news again lately. In case you missed it, the New York Times recently published an article titled Ritalin Gone Wrong [Jan. 28, 2012]. The media does a tremendous disservice when they choose to highlight only one side of a complex and controversial issue. Several prominent experts responded with informative, factual information that corrected some of the misleading and incorrect statements the original article contained. While I am grateful that social media now facilitates the swift spread of rebuttals to articles such as Ritalin Gone Wrong, there are still countless individuals who are unaware that what was initially presented was full of erroneous and biased information. [Note: You can read the rebuttals as well as other related articles on my Facebook page Facebook.com/PTSCoaching] As a Parent Coach, I work closely with the people most intimately involved in the decision, impact, and fallout of the complex issue of medication - mom and dad. Especially while a child is young, it is the parents who are charged with the ultimate responsibility of how to best help their child. One of the first things parents often tell me when they seek out my support is their stance on ADHD medication. I often hear either "we decided we had to try medication" or "I don't believe in medication and I will not consider it". Parents are often passionate and anxious to defend their position. The tremendous burden of this choice and its layers of implications often receive little attention by the media. It is these issues that I want to address here. read more here ______________________________________________________
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Why Is Waking Up so Difficult for People with ADHD
In my previous article, What makes sleep so difficult for kids with ADHD, I explored the difficulties that children and adolescents may have in falling asleep. As I had mentioned, research shows that between 25 and 50% of people with ADHD have clinically reported sleep difficulties. These can be attributed to biology, stimulant medication side affects, lack of consistent bedtime routine, and characteristics related to the ADHD itself. For many parents, getting their children to sleep is only half the battle. Having their children awake and ready for school on time is a significant problem. In my practice as a Parent Coach, the issues related to morning are often quite pervasive. Not only do parents battle to wake their children up, but they battle the negative mood, the slow pace, the last minute "must dos", and for some, the added burden of driving once the bus is missed. Parents wonder how much to support the process, and how much to let "life" teach it's lessons. Let's explore this issue first. How response-able are kids to when it comes to waking up and being ready on time?? This is the first factor you must consider when deciding how to address your child's morning situation. ______________________________________________________
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Registration now open for the next session of
Calm and Connected...
Parenting Your Child with ADHD
A 7-Session Parent Coaching Workshop Series
(see dates and locations below)
- Is your child struggling in school or with homework?
- Do you find yourself repeating the same lectures?
- Have you tried the typical structure and routine and still you find you are living in stress and chaos?
Even well meaning, caring parents don't always have the natural instinct to respond effectively to the atypical behavior often present in a child with ADHD.
This workshop teaches parents strategies necessary when parenting a challenging child or teen.
Topics include:
- Establishing realistic boundaries and expectations that will reduce chaos and defiance
- Helping your child discover their unique needs, strengths and passions and how they can reach their true potential
- Specific techniques for maintaining focus, improving time management and organizational skills, and creating effective study environments that build on your child's innate needs.
- Understanding your child's educational rights and advocating on your child's behalf with teachers and other professionals involved to insure the best supports are in place and followed.
- Reducing homework stress for you and your child.
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Upcoming Session Dates and Locations:
Plainview, New York
Tuesdays beginning March 6th, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays beginning March 10th, 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Hallowell Center,NY,New York (www.HallowellCenterNY.com)
Wednesdays beginning March 14th, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays beginning March 14th, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fee: $650/person $300/spouse
Participants of the workshop are welcome to join the
Parent Coaching Support Group
open exclusively to current and previous members of the Parent Coaching Workshop Series.
To register call 516-802-0593
or email
[email protected]
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About Cindy...
Cindy Goldrich, Ed.M., ACAC, is a Certified ADHD Parent Coach, specializing in working with families who struggle with ADHD, Executive Function issues, and the challenges of the teen years. She received her Master's in Education in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, Teachers College and her ADHD Coach Certification from the Institute for the Advancement of AD/HD Coaching. She is a Certified Mentor for Think:Kids, formally The Collaborative Problem Solving Institute, dedicated to understanding and helping challenging children and adolescents and has trained with Dr. Ned Hallowell.
Cindy conducts a Seven-Session ADHD Parent Coaching Workshop Series where specific strategies are developed to establish realistic rules and expectations, reduce homework stress, improve children's compliance, self-advocacy and communication skills. Additional services include school support, staff development, and presentations for professionals and parent groups. Coaching is available in person on Long Island and Manhattan or via Telephone.
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Volume 3, Issue 4 _____________________ |
Parenting Tip of the Month
Schedule a regular weekly 10 minute chat with each child to reconnect, catch-up, and make a plan for more extended time to share for the week to come. Do you have a tip to share? Please email me at: [email protected] _____________________
Upcoming Free Presentations
Time Management: It's a Family Affair
Top Ten Strategies for Parenting Children with ADHD
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www.PTScoaching.com
for dates and locations
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Understanding the Updated 504 Plan
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New Resources added to website...
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Quote of the Month
"Don't go down to their level, raise them to yours."
A wise teacher __________________
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Cindy Goldrich, Ed. M., ACAC www.PTScoaching.com _____________________
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