SHINING WITH ADHD EPISODE #143: Considering ADHD Medication? What Every Parent Needs to Know with Psychiatrist, Dana ReidThe Childhood Collective2/14/2023SUMMARYOne of the hardest parts about being a parent is making choices for the health of our children. With an abundance of information and a variety of options, knowing how to support our kids medically can be really tough. When symptoms of ADHD begin to cause distress at home or at school, the topic of medication always comes up. The internet really doesn’t do us any favors when it comes to balancing myths and facts around ADHD medication. The conversation is nuanced and as parents, we can agree that when it comes to making the best choice for each family, knowledge is power. That’s why today we’ve invited an expert in child psychiatry and ADHD to answer your questions on ADHD medication. Her insight is detailed, so grab a pen or be sure to download the transcript! MEET DR. DANA REIDDr. Dana Reid is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist in private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. She loves working with kids, teens, and adults to address their diverse needs and concerns. She has specific expertise in working with kids and parents with ADHD and anxiety. Dr. Reid is also a children's book author of the book, Danny Doesn’t Quit.LINKS + RESOURCES Dr. Dana's InstagramEpisode 143 TranscriptThe Childhood Collective InstagramHave a question or want to share some thoughts? Shoot us an email at [email protected] Mentioned in this episode:Creating Calm CourseCreating Calm is a video-based course that will teach you simple, step-by-step strategies to help you parent a happy and independent child with ADHD (ages 4-12 years old). Whenever and wherever you have an internet connection. Use the code PODCAST for 10% off!Creating Calm CourseBoard Games for Kids with ADHDBoard games are a natural way to help kids build their executive functioning and cooperation skills. When we polled the community about your favorite board games for kids with ADHD, you gave us hundreds of ideas!

We narrowed them down to the games that got the most votes, and sorted them by age. Check out our top recommendations for board games for kids with ADHD, and let us know how it goes. Board Games for Kids with ADHDHoliday Gift Guide 2024Check out our holiday shopping guides for ADHD kids, teens, moms, and dads. Here's to stress-free shopping and gift they will love. Holiday Gift Guide 2024

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