Positive Parenting
Positive parenting strategies aim to build a child’s self-esteem and improve behavior by using detailed instructions, clear expectations, positive recognition, and rewards for accomplishments. Learn more here.
Popular in Positive Parenting
Positive Parenting
Dear Fathers: Don’t Let a Condition Your Son Didn’t Ask for Define Your Relationship With Him
The last thing any father wants is to look back on his life and regret that he wasn’t more attuned to...
Guest Blogs
My Kid Is “That Kid”
“I am that mother walking into the birthday party with my kid, who was only invited because the whole...
Rewards & Consequences
The Science of Reward vs. Punishment for Children with ADHD
Neurology shows that the ADHD brain is particularly sensitive to positive reinforcement and to...
Talking About ADHD
10 Cherished Films with Neurodivergent Characters
Fact: Neurodivergent characters make movies more interesting. From the funny (“Finding Dory”) to the...
School & Learning
The Roots of ADHD Motivation Problems — and How to Get Students Engaged in Learning
Motivation in children with ADHD is tied to how the brain perceives challenges, among other factors....
On-Demand Parenting Webinars
“Parenting Styles That Work for Neurodivergent Children” [Video Replay & Podcast #481]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#481), download the slide presentation, and...
Self Esteem
How to Build Your Child's Self Esteem: ADHD Confidence Tips
Low self esteem is a common problem among children with ADHD who are corrected, punished, and teased...
Free Parenting Downloads
Your Free 13-Step Guide to Raising a Child with ADHD
What does it take to be a great parent to a child with ADHD? A few adjustments in your parenting...
Positive Parenting
Conversation Starters That Inspire Kids to Share
“How was your day?” Nothing inspires shrugs and grunts better than an uninspired question. To spark a...
Guest Blogs
“10 Things People Say to You When You’re Raising an Extreme Child”
And how to respond thoughtfully when you want to scream and yell and...
Caregiver Blogs
How to Explain ADHD in Positive, Empowering Terms
Learn how to use analogies to explain ADHD-related concepts like executive dysfunction, sensory...
Behavioral Therapy
6 Behavioral Parent Training Programs for ADHD Families
Behavioral parent training (BPT) programs uses evidence-based interventions to help caregivers and...
Behavioral Therapy
The Power of Validation to Soothe Supersensors
Discover how DBT helps kids with ADHD manage their intense emotions – and the critical role paren...
Caregiver Blogs
“5 Ways to Infuse Positivity Into Your Child’s Day”
“Lift your child’s spirits (and your own!) with these feel-good, strengths-focused tips informed by...
Parenting Products
“If You Only Read One ADHD Parenting Book, I Would Recommend…”
Amazon is flooded with parenting advice books that are no help at all (or even counterproductive) to...