All Blog Posts Tagged 'Griffith' (8)

What I Would Want a Mother of a Typical Needs Child to Know

Recently a question was posed on the web which asked, as a mother of a special needs child, what would you want a mother of a typical needs child to understand? As a mother to both a special needs child and a typical needs child, I found the question very difficult to answer.

Recently there was a discussion question put out on the web which asked what I would want a mother of a typical needs child to know about mothering a special needs child. As a mother to… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on September 16, 2009 at 11:39am — No Comments

Making Homework Time Easier

Homework can be a frustrating time for any parent. This is especially true if your child has ADHD or learning disabilities. Here I share some times I have gained from first hand experience that make homework time a lot easier and enjoyable. Good luck!!

For many of us parents, homework time can be a very frustrating part of the day. This is especially true for those of us who have children with ADHD or learning disabilities. How can you work with… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on September 16, 2009 at 11:36am — No Comments

ADHD and Transitions

Ever feel like you have just had a V8 moment? I recently did when I realized that ANY change in activity is a “transition” for my son. For a while, I have known that a change in our normal routine such as going away for the weekend, going on vacation or starting back at school were transitions and could produce great anxiety for our son.

Now that he has been officially diagnosed with ADD (ADHD – inattentive), I realize that any change in activity is a transition. Different types of… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on August 11, 2009 at 3:39pm — No Comments

Entering the Turbulent Waters of Medication?????

We went to our local Children’s Hospital last week to get a second opinion on the ADD (ADHD – inattentive) diagnosis of our son. We had him tested through our school district in the late spring which originally led to the diagnosis and to additional insights into his learning issues.

A diagnosis of ADD is not surprising to me because of the running commentary from his teachers all year long and my observations. The toughest part to face is that this is going to be a lifelong struggle… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on August 11, 2009 at 3:33pm — No Comments

The Bigger Picture of ADHD/ADD That You Might Not Know

Managing ADHD in the classroom requires a tight collaboration between the family, the teacher and the school administrators. Many people, including teachers, are not well educated about ADHD and some still have the prejudice that the child is lazy or a discipline problem. The fact is ADHD is a neurological disorder that can make every day tasks that are second nature to those without ADHD/ADD seem like an insurmountable task for those with ADHD.

The standard definition of… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on August 11, 2009 at 3:00pm — No Comments

Do You Embrace Your Feelings? (Our ADHD Journey Segment 4)

The recent diagnosis of ADD (ADHD inattentive) for our son has resulted in a major framework shift or me. Learning that he has a lifelong disability that will make life more difficult than it already is causes waves of sadness to come over me. I realize that in order to move on from these feelings, I need to face them and embrace them and then let them go.

Learning Issues, ADD and Grief

So I call my little peanut, my… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on July 10, 2009 at 7:37pm — No Comments

ADHD and Anxiety (Our ADHD Journey Segment 3)

Anxiety issues as well as depression and learning problems tend to coexist with ADHD. Some children, however, are incorrectly diagnosed with ADHD when in fact they have an anxiety disorder. Other children have both symptoms of anxiety disorder and ADHD but the medications for one can actually cause more harm than good.

Any treatment option for a child with ADHD needs to look at the child holistically and make sure that all factors are taken into account and… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on July 10, 2009 at 7:34pm — No Comments

The Launch of Lipstick Wisdom

Hello Twittermoms,

Today is the soft launch of Lipstick Wisdom, a concept I have been working on for over a year. Two years ago, I discovered that my son has learning issues. I wanted to learn all I could about his issues and figure out how I could help him. I searched all over the web for information and came away very frustrated. I found that searching the web for the information I sought was very disjointed, chaotic and mostly unsatisfying. I wanted to learn from experts but I… Continue

Added by Karen Griffith Gryga on February 23, 2009 at 2:08pm — No Comments