As the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel has warned in the past about the side effects of certain medications used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, practical tips for managing ADHD without the use of medication have been given importance.
In order to help parents become more aware about their options in managing their children or teenagers with ADHD, Helpguide.org website team made a 10-article eBook full of practical non-drug tips for the parents in order to aid them with their ADD or ADHD children. The various article topics can help in guiding a parent with the different issues that may come up when dealing with ADHD children or teens. There are even articles to aid adults with the disorder.

Part II of the eBook includes the following article topics:
1. Parenting a Child with ADHD: Strategies for Family and Home
2. Teaching a Child with ADHD: Tips for Parents and Teachers
3. Professional Help for Children with ADD / ADHD
4. Self-Help for Adults with ADD
5. Professional Help for Adults with ADD / ADHD
6. Medications for Treating ADHD: Risks, Benefits and Regimens

Some of the tips for family life featured include:
1. Believe in and support your child.
Focus on the positive traits that you see in him. Trust that he can change and succeed.
2. Keep things in perspective.
Remind yourself that his behavior is connected to a disorder and it can be unintentional.
3. Pay attention to the siblings.
Educate his siblings about the disorder and spend quality time with all of your children.
4. Take care of yourself.
Find ways to manage your own stress, you need support as well.

Other Tips for managing your child’s ADHD:
1. Communicate
2. Be consistent
3. Set a good example
4. Anticipate and avoid problems
5. Praise good behavior
6. Negotiate and consult with your child
7. Pick your battles

This is just a taste of the important information that you can use to deal with your ADHD child or teen. For more details have a look at the book for your self.
“Our goal, as a non-profit public service project, is to make comprehensive expert information and resources available to the public in a useful and easy-to-read format.”
The Rotary Club of Santa Monica and the Center for Healthy Aging is responsible for the project. For more information you may also contact Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. Managing Editor at 310-393-4498.