Parent your child from a place of strength, acceptance, and encouragement of their strengths and interests. Does it seem like others constantly compare your child with ADHD to other kids and expect them to display the same behaviors and interests? Do you struggle between acceptance of your child as they are and frustration with behaviors like mood swings or intense expressions of frustration? Does it always seem like you’re doing too little, too much, or simply employing the wrong strategies? Too often, the world expects kids with ADHD to adapt, change, and fit others’ molds. But this solution doesn’t work—the usual rules don’t apply when a child has ADHD.

Now it’s time for the good news: there are ways to make it easier. These strategies avoid trying to make your child something they are not and instead focus on encouraging them to be authentic. It’s all about tapping into their strengths and passions… and using skills like hyperfocus to give them enormous satisfaction from spending time and effort doing something you love. This book was also written to help you tap into your strengths as a parent, stop asking your child to mask who they are and give them the confidence that arises when you meet them on their level.

Inside, you will find The ADHD Brain: The superpowers it bestows and the importance of mapping your child’s unique traits. Tips for designing an ADHD-friendly environment with areas for calming down and focusing, as well as sensory tools, plus using visual schedules to make routines visible, predictable, and manageable. Specific routines for each part of your child’s day—morning, after school, and bedtime, including weekend planning and rewards. Powerful emotional regulation strategies, from mindfulness to role-playing and self-soothing. This book will show how to let your child’s talents, strengths, and interests lead the way.