Parenting a Child With ADHD Directory
Parenting a child with ADHD can present special challenges. Some children with ADHD have behavior issues, and parents need tips for dealing with discipline. Having a child with ADHD can put a strain on the entire family, including the parents' relationship, and siblings. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of parenting a child with ADHD.
Medical Reference
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Parenting a Child With ADHD
WebMD offers tips for parenting a child who has ADHD.
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Does Bad Parenting Cause ADHD?
Many people believe that bad parenting causes ADHD. It doesn’t. Learn about parenting a child with the disorder -- and how to deal with any critics.
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Support Your Child's Social Life
Learn what you can do to help your child with ADHD get along better with other kids.
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What Type of Doctor Should My Child See for ADHD?
Find out what kinds of health professionals you should turn to for help in treating your child's ADHD.
Features
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Parenting a Child With ADHD: Helping Your Child
If your child has ADHD, the tips here will help you discover how to help your child learn, enforce rules, and encourage good behavior.
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10 Tips for Parenting ADHD Kids and Their Siblings
How one child's ADHD can affect their brothers and sisters.
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When Your Child's ADHD Affects You as a Couple
WebMD talks to experts about how parents can keep their child's ADHD from harming their own relationship.
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ADHD: 7 Life Skills Your Teen Should Master
These life skills are helpful for teens with ADHD to learn before leaving home for college, jobs, or their own homes.
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Slideshows & Images
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Slideshow: Tips to Get Your Kid With ADHD to Eat
Trying to feed your picky eater with ADHD? Here are some tips on snacks, managing meals, and getting your kids the nutrition they need.
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Slideshow: ADHD in Children
Does your child fidget a lot and can't seem to pay attention in school? Those are some of the signs of ADHD. See what all the symptoms are like and find out how it's treated.
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Slideshow: Better Study Habits for ADHD Kids
Does your child constantly lose his homework? WebMD's slideshow can help kids with ADHD to feel more organized and get their assignments done on time.
Quizzes
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Quiz: What's Up With Your ADHD Kid's Behavior?
Is your ADHD kid unable to sit still? Do they have problems focusing? Take this quiz to learn how to help motivate them.
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Quiz: What's Up With Your ADHD Teen's Behavior?
Does your ADHD teen show unruly or disorganized behavior? Take this quiz to see how you can help him or her be more productive.
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ADHD Quiz: Facts About Childhood Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Take this quiz to test your knowledge of childhood ADHD symptoms, medications, other treatments, and how ADHD affects children and adults.
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ADHD Quiz: How Can You Help Your Child in School?
If your child has ADHD, school can be tough. Take our quiz to find out how schedules, notes, and homework breaks can help.