A Quiz for Parents
By Terri Andrews
At any time today have you experienced the following:
* Your child runs screaming through the house, looking for his bookbag, and its on his back
* You found your child's homework (and his lost retainer) - behind the dryer
* You think today will be a good day because the teacher only called once
* You know more about prozac, ritalin, cylert and xanax than any other parent you know
* Your child ran out of energy before you ran out of patience
* Another bruise, another injury for your child.
* You wonder where the cat is - and if it's been stuffed in the freezer again.
* You spent 20 minutes trying to locate or chase down your little darling - who was walking along the road at the busiest time of the day.
* Your childhood stories of raising your little princess scare the daylights out of expectant mothers.
* You only eat with spoons. All the knives and forks had to be taken out of the house.
* You have had to bribe, threaten, scream or beg your child two million times to clean his room.
* Your family is eating hot dogs again, for the third night this week, because it is the only food little junior will eat.
* Your child has just completed a 10-minute homework assignment in 2 hours.
* Your daughter forgot to tell you that she's staying after school, and now you can't find her.
* Your weekend plans revolve around whether your son has Saturday detention or not.
* School officials cringe when they see you - or your child.
* You dread appearing in public.
* You feel more like a referee than a parent.
* The school bus driver has your number on speed dial.
* You have learned to laugh at everything.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE!!!
It is estimated that over 20 million children and adults in this country have Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without hyperactivity). And now you have your very own newsletter!
For less than the price of one trip to the therapists, you can receive Mama's Little Helper - a bi-monthly newsletter aimed at offering realistic, up-to-date and positive support to the parents of ADD/ADHD children.
Here's what others had to say:
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--Ann Colin, author of "Willie: Raising and Loving A Child with Attention Deficit Disorder"
MLH has sound, practical ideas and strategies for raising ADHD kids. It's also a great forum for parents dealing with constant stress.
-- New Moon Network - Jan/Feb 1998
Parents of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder children now have their own bi-monthly newsletter that delivers positive information and tips directly to them. Topics include discipline, diet, dealing with the public, education, behavioral management, alternatives to medication, interviews of doctors and authors and personal triumphs.
-- Charlotte Parent/Our Kids & Teens - Jan 1998
Parenting is a tough business, and sometimes life's special challenges call for a little extra help. Mama's Little Helper is a bi-monthly newsletter for parents of children with ADD and ADHD. The newsletter provides resourceful and positive information on behavior and stress management, medication and its alternatives, discipline, diet and more.
-- San Francisco / Peninsula Parent - June 1998
Hyperactive kids? Here's a helpful gift for their parents or for yourself if you're involved in their care. Mama's Little Helper is a bi-monthly newsletter for parents of Attention Deficit Disorder.
-- Roaring Twenties - September 1998
For all parents struggling with the daily trials and triumphs that is attached to parenting a child with ADD/ADHD - a brand new bi-monthly newsletter is now available to you. Mama's Little Helper - whose primary goal is to support and assist parents of hyperactive, ADHD, spirited and energetic children with guidance, information, tried and tested tips, medical information, and personal stories. Topics covered include:
Ritalin, does diet help, positive discipline, stress-busting, parental
ADHD, sibling problems, car trips and more.... Mama's Little Helper acts as a comprehensive guide for parents and teachers who want clear facts, accurate (non-biased) information about medicine and possible alternatives, and real solutions. The only support based ADD/ADHD newsletter of its kind - Mama's Little Helper is an invaluable tool for the millions of parents in this country whose lives are affected by this disorder.
-- Rockland Parent - June 1998
Some days you just want to talk with someone who understands what you're going through. Parents struggling with the daily trials and tribulations of parenting a child with Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without hyperactivity) can now turn to Mama's Little Helper for support, ideas, and a few well-deserved laughs. .. From poetry to pictures to pick-me-ups, Mama's Little Helper is just the boost many parents need to keep going.
--- Child Times of Alabama - September 1998
Mama's Little Helper acts as a comprehensive guide for parents, teachers, and therapists who want clear facts, accurate (non-biased) information about medication and possible alternatives, and real solutions to the variety of problems that occur with ADD/ADHD children. The only support-based newsletter of its kind, Mama's Little Helper is an invaluable tool for the millions of parents in this country who are affected by this disorder.
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