Goldrich’s 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD is an approachable, clear, and compassionate guide that will improve the lives of both kids and their parents as they navigate the challenges and rewards of raising complex kids. She urges parents to see their child in their amazing uniqueness, while providing specific and clear strategies parents can implement across multiple ages for the challenges faced. Grounded in a clear and concise understanding of ADHD, this book is a framework for empathetic and effective parenting—as well as a much happier and healthier family life. Brava!
—Melissa Orlov, founder of ADHDmarriage.com and author of The ADHD Effect on Marriage
Cindy Goldrich’s 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD feels like having a trusted coach with you— someone who can guide you in raising a child with ADHD. This new edition blends compassion with practical tools you can start using immediately, providing hope, clarity, and strategies that work.
—Tamara Rosier, PhD, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and You, Me, and Our ADHD Family
This second edition is loaded with important concepts, useful strategies, and a ton of heart to help with the day-to-day of parenting a child with ADHD. Not only will it help you navigate the all-too-common landmines, but more importantly it will keep you focused on what matters most: maintaining a positive relationship with your child.—Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA, author of The ADHD Productivity Manual
Cindy Goldrich expands her mission of providing parents the proper tools for supporting their ADHD children. The important pillars of education, emotional regulation (for both the kids and the parents!), and respectful communication are solidly planted in the pages, paving a collaborative path for navigating the complexities of ADHD. The actionable strategies are clearly articulated. You will feel like she is in the room with you conversing in an authentic and empathic voice.—Roberto Olivardia, PhD, clinical psychologist and lecturer, Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
In the new second edition of 8 Keys to Parenting Kids & Teens with ADHD: Supporting Your Child’s Executive Function, author, educator and coach Cindy Goldrich offers a compassionate, practical, and highly accessible guide for parents to increase collaboration and strengthen executive functioning skills. This useful book offers clear, realistic strategies that help families reduce daily stress, create do-able routines and build confidence and connection. This book is an invaluable resource for parents who want to support their children and teens with ADHD in ways that are effective, affirming, and sustainable.
—Sharon Saline, Psy.D, author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew and The ADHD Solution Card Deck
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
This book is a godsend for parents raising kids who have the exciting but often challenging condition called ADHD. Written by a woman has helped thousands of parents through her enormously successful parenting workshops and classes, Cindy Goldrich's book is an instant classic.
—Edward Hallowell, MD, author of Driven to Distraction
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
This is the first book you want to read when navigating your way through the maze of parenting children with ADHD. Cindy Goldrich provides a clear, informative guide filled with valuable tips and tools. She blends her expertise in coaching and parenting to create a book you will use as a resource and a grounding tool from grade school through the teen years. Fantastic!
—Jodi Sleeper-Triplett, MCC, SCAC, BCC, JST Coaching & Training, Author of Empowering Youth With ADHD
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
Parenting is hard enough—parenting a child with ADHD can be downright overwhelming. Cindy Goldrich has managed the Herculean task of distilling her decades of training and experience as a certified ADHD coach into one concise, easy-to-read ‘crash course’ for parents of a child with ADHD. Better than any other book I've read, it helps parents ‘see the world through the eyes of their child with ADHD.’ With warmth and wisdom, Goldrich teaches parents to deal with the myriad frustrations and challenges, create a loving, supportive relationship with their child, and get back to the rewarding aspects of parenting. This book will be a wonderful resource for parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and clinicians alike for years to come.
—George Bush, MD, Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
[A] timely contribution to the existing literature and an excellent choice for parents given its concise, accessible presentation of the facts and its suggestions for how to utilize them to optimize the wellbeing of each individual child.... From its introductory explications to its in-depth discussions of treatment options and advice for the long-term, 8 Keys to Parenting Children with ADHD is a comprehensive guide that can be applied both at home and in the classroom. Written in a language that ensures accessibility without being disrespectful, this book assumes no previous experience and is well-suited for parents who are simply at their wits end.... [A]n empowering read for anyone working closely with an ADHD-diagnosed child.
—Somatic Psychotherapy Today
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
[E]asy to refer back to when life challenges arise. The author makes good use of simple but effective illustrations to make a point as clearly as possible for those who might skim or lose focus while reading. Overall, this is a very helpful guide for parents that uses a soft touch and can provide comfort to parents while coaching them on how to be understanding yet firm with children.
—Mindprint
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
This book is an important acquisition for any parent who has a child with ADHD, and it offers invaluable assistance, information, and instructions on how to raise a happy, healthy child.
—New York Parenting
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
[O]ffers a plan of action.... [Goldrich] addresses many of the common challenges and gives practical advice on how to solve them.... Goldrich helps you navigate these tricky parenting choices and accept responsibility for your behavior while allowing your child to accept responsibility for hers.
—ADDitude
PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION
Goldrich has a warm and encouraging tone that embodies exactly what she recommends parents use with their ADHD kids: a calm and steady presence.... Although the process of parenting a child with ADHD is often as frustrating and confusing as the diagnosis itself, Goldrich offers a concise and easy-to-read guide that teaches parents to use warmth and wisdom to bring the best out of our children.
—PsychCentral
