Parenting Children With Adhd: 10 Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach

ADHD children often struggle with attention and restlessness, making it difficult for parents to stay connected and patient. Without guidance and systematic treatment, these children may not graduate from high school, use illegal drugs, or maintain employment. Parenting Children with ADHD: Lessons That Medicine Cannot Teach provides a framework for building a successful parenting program at home. Vincent Monastra, who has treated thousands of children and teens with ADHD, presents ten lessons essential for promoting the success of these children. He explains the causes of ADHD, how nutrition, medication, and therapeutic procedures can improve attention, concentration, and behavioral control. He also discusses the importance of school success and outlines a process for working with school districts to provide necessary support. Monastra’s principles, such as “Work for Play” and “Time Stands Still,” help children learn to “earn their play” and make amends when hurting others.