Parenting ADHD Children - Behavior & Discipline

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Many ADHD children -- and their parents -- struggle with ADD/ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity, behavior issues, disorganization, anger, and poor social skills. These ADDitudeMag.com will help your family regain control over these and other symptoms of attention deficit.

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	Back From the Brink: Two Families' Stories of Oppositional Defiant Disorder Oppositional defiant disorder is a serious, family-straining condition often associated with violet outbursts, persistent disobedience, and school expulsions... more »

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Believe in the potential greatness of your child -- and make sure he or she does, too. Edward Hallowell, M.D. read the article

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