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Children’s Mental Health Disorders—A Journey for Parents and Children

2014

Meet two families and hear about their experiences living with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Tourette Syndrome.

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Signs That Your Child's Coach Is a Jerk

One of the more difficult situations you may face as a parent is dealing with a coach who is a bully. Unlike the typical "schoolyard bullies," this type of bully is more dangerous and is harder to recognize.1 Consequently, many parents don't even realize that the coach is bullying their child.

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Sherri Gordon
2020
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The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy

Here, at last, is a book brimming with the good news of raising children—the basic reassuring news about happiness and unconditional love, about enduring family connections and kids who grow up right. Edward M. Hallowell, M.D.

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Edward M. Hallowell
2003
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The Pros and Cons of Youth Travel Teams

It’s wonderful that your child wants to play at a higher level, but you need to be sure they understand what all you’re signing up for if they make the team.

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Catherine Holecko
2021
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Why Competition Is Good for Kids (and How to Keep It That Way)

When done right, competition can help your children learn skills they'll use throughout their lives.

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Devan McGuinness
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Are Kids’ Sports Becoming Too Competitive?

Many children simply don’t have fun playing sports anymore. Here’s a plan to reverse the “adultification” of youth athletics.

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Chris Ballard
2020
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The ADHD Affected Athlete

Keys for Coaching and Parenting ADHD Affected Athletes, with suggestions, tips and techniques for understanding, communicating with, coaching and parenting ADHD affected athletes.

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Michael E. Stabeno
2007
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Why Playing Team Sports Is Good for Kids With ADHD

Experts say the benefits outweigh the risk of injury.

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Ruben Castaneda
2017
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Tip #5: Win (and Lose) as a Team

Learning the rules of team sports can be tough for any kid, let alone a child who is also juggling ADHD. Use these tips to help your child follow directions, learn the value of teamwork and discover her place on the field.

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Colleen Russo
2020
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Ready to Play Ball with ADHD

Springtime means your child may head outdoors to practice for softball or another team sport. We certainly hope so! Of course, her ADHD goes along with her. You worry a little about what that will mean on the playing field. Will the coach understand and support her? How can you help?

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