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Manipulating clay for five minutes can
reduce stress in ADHD kids more than squeez-
ing a stress ball.
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54
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Keep it short and simple when reminding
your teen about a chore. Parents talk too much,
which leads to conflict.
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26
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Having your child say the words as he writes
them gives him feedback to stay focused on writ-
ing and to monitor his work.
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63
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Research shows that frequent communica-
tion with teachers leads to better academic
outcomes and fewer homework problems.
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61
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To prevent piles of paper from coming back,
use the acronym OHIO: Only Handle It Once.
Deal with paper right away.
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34
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Being on medication for ADHD can decrease
your impulsivity online, as can taping a note to
your computer that reads, “Engage brain before
engaging fingers.”
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52
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Carry around a tape recorder or a notepad
for a month to write down or explain how you get
in your “hyperfocus zone.”
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40
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Children between four and eight years old
should take between 1,000-1,500 milligrams of
omega-3s a day.
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