1. Let them read whatever they want.
2. Use audiobooks (or audible).
3. Encourage books that are part of a series.
4.Encourage books from a high interest universe they know from other media (Spider-Man, Star Wars, Minecraft, LEGO, etc...).
5.Remember nonfiction.
6. Encourage reading comics & graphic novels.
7. If they're reading at inappropriate times (the dinner table, when they should be sleeping, etc...) don't make a huge deal out of it.
8. Make time for reading.
9. Read to them.
10. Read yourself.
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Helping Our Kids (and Ourselves) to Protect Personal (and Financial) Information While Online, with Tim M., Financial Expert & ADHD Parent
Guarding Our Time While Meeting the Demands of Our Kids, Our Parents, and Our Careers, with David Greenwood
Teaching the Kid vs. Teaching the Subject with Ms. Sally, a High School Special Education Teacher
Emotional Intelligence with Dawn Marie DesRoche
Thoughts on Clear Expectations with Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., M.S.
Finding Success in the Face of ADHD, OCD, and Tourette's with Isaac, high school senior
Parental Self-Care with Louise Clarke
Getting Help for a Child in Crisis, and Being UnNormal with Kimberly Berry
Planning for College with Linda Katz
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A Good Relationship Pushes Us to Be a Better Person with Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA
ADHD, Small Not-For-Profit Private Schools, and the Muslim American Experience with Dr. Noor Ali, Principal of Al Hamra Academy
55: Stress Management with Jason Dulac, M.Ed., M.S.
54: Being Outrageous to Keep Their Attention, with Lauren Mahan, teacher. (Special Guest Appearances by Nathan and Gavin Mahan)
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52: ADHD and Giftedness with Dr. Robert Gruberman
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