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10 Tips For Parents of Children With ADHD

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5) Monitor your child's grades on assignments at least weekly

“Kids with attention deficit respond to clear consequences and boundaries. They also often need clear rewards to help motivate their behavior," Stephenson said via email.

"Waiting until the grading period is over is almost always too late. Parents really need to be checking in with teachers or through online grading systems on a weekly basis (sometimes daily if the ADHD is severe) to ensure assignments are getting completed and handed in.”

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For parents of children newly diagnosed with ADHD, it may seem overwhelming at first to adjust your life to best accommodate your children. However, three experts provide 10 tips for you to make the process a little easier at the end of ADHD Awareness Month.

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