Moms with ADD: A Self-Help Manual

by Christine A. Adamec, Esther Gwinnell (Foreword)

Agonize no more, frustrated moms! Moms with ADD is here to help. Rather than pathologize ADD or speculate on causes or medical rationales,Moms with ADD enables readers to recognize ADD and optimize their parenting skills. Filled with anecdotes, quotations, and examples, Christine A. Adamec, coauthor of Do You Have Attention Deficit Disorder?, offers practical coping strategies for family- and job-related concerns. This easy-to-read manual is guaranteed to make moms with ADD happier at home and in the office.

Genres: Nonfiction, Adhd, Self Help, Reference, Parenting

241 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Christine Adamec has written or coauthored more than 40 self-help books, parenting books, and encyclopedias, most recently coauthoring The Grandfamily Guidebook with Andrew Adesman, MD. Adamec is a grandparent who, with her husband, is raising her grandson. In addition, she coauthored Fibromyalgia for Dummies (Wiley, 2007), which has sold more than 100,000 copies in two editions. Adamec has also written or coauthored numerous books on substance abuse and mental illness, including), The Encyclopedia of Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (Facts On File, 2010), The Encyclopedia of Drug Abuse (Facts On File, 2008)and How to Live with a Mentally Ill Person (Wiley, 1996). Adamec lives near Orlando, Florida.

Reviews

[Chanda Norman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book very informative and helpful in understanding how hard it is when ADHD is part of the parent/child relationship. The book gave great advise and listed references where you can get help and additional information.

[Vanessa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the way this book is written. Almost every page has a little extra something inserted between paragraphs. When I first noticed this I thought 'why' did the author do this? But later I realized that it was no coincidence that every time I 'caught' myself wandering, my eyes caught a glimpse of some BOLD writing or some other catchy writing. I found that I was able to stay focused most of the time. I think it's great that this book was written with ADD reader in mind.
However a lot of the information is mostly pep talk and encouragement. I was looking for more information on the condition itself. So I guess this book can be recommended for those that are having a lot of trouble coping with ADD or for their families and friends.

[Carri Naumann-Monti]

I didn't finish reading this one; likely because I am a Mom with ADD!

[Kathee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Some good suggestions.

[Tara · Rating 3 out of 5]

this is a helpful book and in a good format for the ADHD challenged.