Book Review: The Conscious Parent ’ s Guide to ADHD

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” ~ Albert Einstein For some, the symptoms are more subtle — it is the child who sits gazing out the window, her mind far from the classroom where her classmates are hard at work. For others, the symptoms are more blatant — a child who cannot sit still, bouncing up from his chair, calling out in class, poking his neighbor. At home, chores are left undone and often not started, homework is a battle, and the latest videogame is like a black-hole sucking in all of the child’s attention. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can take different forms and affects all aspects of a child’s life, which can frustrate parents, teachers, and children alike. In her new book, The Conscious Parent’s Guide to ADHD: A Mindful Approach for Helping Your Child Gain Focus and Self-Control, Rebecca Branstetter, PhD, offers advice on parenting children with ADHD, who can sometimes stretch the skills and patience of the most committed parent. Dr. Branstetter is a psychologist who works both in private practice and as a school psychologist, giving her a wealth of experience that she shares in The Conscious Parent’s Guide to ADHD. The book starts with the basics, offering an overview of ADHD and detailing the different ways children with ADHD may interact with the world. She incorporates basic neuroscience in an understandable way that will reso...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Attention Deficit Disorder Book Reviews Children and Teens Disorders Education Family General Memory and Perception Mindfulness Neuroscience Parenting Psychology Relaxation and Meditation School Issues Students Treatment Ad Source Type: news