Hand Picked
The South Dakota Parent Connection staff have selected these resources to help answer some of the more common questions we receive.
Purposeful Praise: “Awesome job!” “You’re so smart.” These may sound like glowing compliments to you, but to your child they are utterly meaningless – and totally unhelpful in the quest to build stronger executive functions and self-esteem. Instead of empty praise, offer your child purposeful praise and recognition by following this advice.
The Real Reason ADHD Medication Supply is Lagging Demand: If demand is high, that means more people are getting diagnosed. This is good news. But for some reason, the DEA's manufacturing quotas are not keeping up this demand.
Understanding OCD: People with OCD are preoccupied with perfectionism and stubborn about the way things “should be done” — sometimes to the detriment of relationships. Learn more about the symptoms and signs of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, how it’s diagnosed, treatments, and more.
Little Ones Need Summer Learning and Fun. Here's How to Give Them Both: When the mercury rises, that's supposed to be family time, relaxation time, playtime for America's students. It can also be a time of profound learning for the youngest children-if adults approach teaching them in novel ways that encourage their self-expression and embrace their creativity.
Vacation Essentials for Kids with ADHD: Vacation packing lists are boring, but awfully helpful for keeping ADHD families outfitted with all the fidgets, snacks, meds, and entertainment needed to keep the peace on any trip.
My Son Needed to Find His Own Path: When my son dropped out of college to become a professional snowboarder, it was the most difficult time of my life — and an epiphany for him.
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