Punishment Avoidance Strongly Motivates Behavior of Children with ADHD
September 16, 2021 Children with ADHD may experience greater behavioral sensitivity to punishment, according to a new study that found subjects with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder more likely...
View Article“Why That First Paycheck Is Priceless”
The beautiful thing about my kids getting old enough to have jobs? Now they can afford to pay for their own mistakes. Ever since the kids were little, Laurie and I impressed on them that they would be...
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Meltdowns in the check-out line. Trouble with transitions. Big, big feelings. Parents of children with ADHD live and breathe these daily behavioral challenges — and many more. ADHD traits like...
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Carrots vs. Sticks: The Science of Reward and Punishment for Children with ADHD
Do rewards and punishments — standards in every neurotypical parenting arsenal — actually inspire better behavior in children with ADHD? What about positive reinforcement? The answers to these...
View ArticleFor the Love of Gaming: Why It Hooks Kids with ADHD
ADHD and video games go hand-in-controller. In a virtual world with no distractions, ADHD gamers can take high-stake risks for immediate gratification and seemingly no real-world consequences. Gaming...
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“The Power of Positive Reinforcement: Why Rewards Trump Punishments for...
Episode Description Positive reinforcement inspires more consistent motivation and better learning outcomes for children with ADHD, who are more sensitive to rewards and punishments than are their...
View ArticleMo’ Problems? Raising Smart Spenders (and Savers) with ADHD
Our relationship with money — how we think about and manage our finances — tends to influence all facets of our lives. Yet most of us avoid talking about money because it makes us uncomfortable, which...
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How to Leverage Video Game Psychology to Improve Your Child’s Behavior
What can the appeal of video games teach us about what children need to thrive? A whole lot. Ever wondered why your child can concentrate endlessly on a video game but can’t focus consistently on doing...
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When Discipline Muzzles Learning: Tales of Harsh Punishment at School
Students with ADHD become easily distracted, tune out lessons, and daydream. The disorder brings disorganization and forgetfulness — failing to complete and turn in assignments, losing school supplies,...
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How to Motivate an Unmotivated Teenager
“My 11-year-old is so frustrated with school and feels so little success that he has given up. He is so anxious and dysregulated all the time. Where do I even start!?” “My son refuses systems of...
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The 25 Most Influential Reads from ADDitude’s First 25 Years
1. The 3 Defining Features of ADHD That Everyone Overlooks by William Dodson, M.D., LF-APA “Most people, clinicians included, have only a vague understanding of what ADHD means. They assume it equates...
View Article25 Must-Read Parenting Articles from ADDitude
What helps executive dysfunction? Why does the ADHD brain process rewards and consequences differently? How can we defuse angry outbursts and defiant behavior? For 25 years, ADDitude has answered these...
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Q: “How Do I Cure My Son’s ‘Senioritis?'”
Q: “My son is a high school senior with ADHD. He’s not sure about college, but he applied anyway. He was accepted to four colleges, but once he got in, it was as if he decided to completely give up....
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Free Rewards Menu: 75 Fun, Effective Ideas for Kids
Need fresh ideas for rewards that will motivate your child? Tailor the rewards in this menu to your child’s age and interests. Reward ideas are categorized by the following: arts & crafts digital...
View ArticleActive Ignoring for Better Behavior Works — If Done Right
The most effective way to reduce minor attention-seeking behaviors from your child is by ignoring them. Sounds simple, right? But you already know that ignoring whining, pestering, and arguing is...
View Article19 Authoritative Parenting Tips for Raising Neurodivergent Children
Use this checklist of parenting tips and strategies to set clear limits and expectations, establish consequences, build self-esteem, and grow desired behaviors for neurodivergent children.
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