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02/18/2023

When it seems that they are not listening to you or hearing you.

10/06/2022

10/20/2020

Did you know? An early sign of dyslexia is a child's difficulty in learning to rhyme. "bat, mat, rat" Many times these children do not want to play rhyming games as preschoolers or kindergartners. Say "sand" without saying /s/—"and." Dyslexics have trouble separating the individual sounds and syllables of a word from each other.

08/28/2020

Love this!

05/06/2020

"I have come to the frightening conclusion that I am the decisive element.
It is my personal approach that creates the climate. It is my daily mood that makes the weather.
I possess tremendous power to make life miserable or joyous.
I can be a tool of torture or an instrument of inspiration, I can humiliate or humor, hurt or heal. In all situations, it is my response that decides whether a crisis is escalated or de-escalated, and a person is humanized or de-humanized.
If we treat people as they are, we make them worse. If we treat people as they ought to be, we help them become what they are capable of becoming."

-Goethe

03/04/2020

https://susanstiffelman.com/20-confidence-builders/

I’m not a big fan of praise. I know that sounds awful to some, but my view is that if we position ourselves as the Deciders of Good, our children become adults who tend to look outside themselves for approval. The following remarks express our appreciation or enjoyment of our child while encouragi...

03/04/2020

Great Article on Parenting!

These are the habits of a toxic parent...

02/25/2020

CHADD SFV will be at this event sharing information about our support groups and events.
Come out and join us for SOAR Los Angeles Meet and Greet
SOAR has amazing camp adventure that are often life changing for kids and their parents.

There are more than 200 SOAR families in the Los Angeles area. You are not alone.

Join us to talk about strategies that work for ADHD youth as well as learn about and share local resources with other parents. We will also have local professionals and representatives from schools specializing in ADHD/LD join us.

Looking forward to seeing you at the SOAR Meet and Greet, on Saturday March 14th!

Bring the kids!
Games and story telling
Free catered lunch
A brief presentation by Dr. Liz Simpson and Jeremy Neidens on Strength-based Approaches to Helping Your Child Thrive!
Parent connections and sharing
SOAR Swag

Please join us!
Please RSVP or questions to Liz@SOARnc.org so we know how much food to bring!
Saturday, March 14, 2020
10:00am-2:00pm
Tarzana Community Center
19130 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA

02/19/2020

A.D.H.D.
Take my hand and come with me,
I want to teach you about ADHD.
I need you to know, I want to explain,
I have a very different brain.
Sights, sounds, and thoughts collide.
What to do first? I can't decide.
Please understand I'm not to blame,
I just can't process things the same.
Take my hand and walk with me,
Let me show you about ADHD.
I try to behave, I want to be good,
But I sometimes forget to do as I should.
Walk with me and wear my shoes,
You'll see its not the way I'd choose.
I do know what I'm supposed to do,
But my brain is slow getting the message through.
Take my hand and talk with me,
I want to tell you about ADHD.
I rarely think before I talk,
I often run when I should walk.
It's hard to get my school work done,
My thoughts are outside having fun.
I never know just where to start,
I think with my feelings and see with my heart.
Take my hand and stand by me,
I need you to know about ADHD.
It's hard to explain but I want you to know,
I can't help letting my feelings show.
Sometimes I'm angry, jealous, or sad,
I feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and mad.
I can't concentrate and I lose all my stuff.
I try really hard but it's never enough.
Take my hand and learn with me,
We need to know more about ADHD.
I worry a lot about getting things wrong,
Everything I do takes twice as long.
Everyday is exhausting for me...
Looking through the fog of ADHD.
I'm often so misunderstood,
I would change in a heartbeat if I could.
Take my hand and listen to me,
I want to share a secret about ADHD.
I want you to know there is more to me.
I'm not defined by it, you see.
I'm sensitive, kind and lots of fun.
I'm blamed for things I haven't done.
I'm the loyalist friend you'll ever know,
I just need a chance to let it show.
Take my hand and look at me,
Just forget about the ADHD.
I have real feelings just like you.
The love in my heart is just as true.
I may have a brain that can never rest,
But please understand I'm trying my best.
I want you to know, I need you to see,
I'm more than the label, I am still me!!!!
~Author Unknown

Copy and paste this as your status if u know someone with A.D.H.D or know the struggle yourself. When people tell you it's an excuse just read them this!
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02/18/2020

Join us at one of CHADD support groups. You will leave feeling better than when you came in, knowing you are not alone in your struggles!

02/01/2020

Parents & Caregivers of ADHD children join us for our monthly meetings!
Hi all! Just a quick reminder that this Monday evening at 7:00 pm is the second get-together of our newest peer support group, created just for you ... the Parenting ADHD Group in Encino. Click through the link below to find out more about it and to RSVP (which is required). The group is open to all parents and caregivers of ADHD kiddos and the format is education and discussion with other parents. Plus, this group has the added bonus of a few of the parents being medical professionals and ADHD educators. So bring your hopes, your challenges, and your questions. Look forward to seeing some of you there!