12 Principles for Raising a Child with ADHD

By: Russell A. Barkley PhD

Narrated by: Chris Sorensen

Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children's success - as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. By cultivating a mindset of acceptance and compassion - together with an understanding of the executive function deficits of ADHD - you can strengthen your loving connection with your child and help your whole family thrive.

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This book is great!!!

I found this as an amazing resource for parents trying to figure out what to do with their child. Along with Dr. Russell’s “Taking Charge of ADHD book,” this is a great outline.

Read 1st read when your child gets ADHD diagnosis

This should be the first book you read when you/your child gets an ADHD diagnosis. Super helpful in how is explains ADHD, treatments, etc. Highly recommend.

A Great Resource

This is an excellent that every parent should read! The author helps give parents a new perspective for their child with ADHD and gives practical tools to help the parent help their child.

For any parent of a child with ADHD and for any undiagnosed person, this is the book for you

This book can transform your relationship with yourself and your child with ADHD. You can read it from frontnto back or skip straight to the chapter that you are dealing with. The advice and empathy come from a place of understanding the at times debilitating neurological disorder.

Very helpful book, but somewhat annoying narration

A lot of good principles here, and very helpful way to frame one's mind about having a child with ADHD, and the nature of the disorder, but the narration was somewhat unenjoyable and monotoned.

Useful book

The book itself is very useful, but the narrator is horrible. I can honestly say I will not be listening to any book narrated this guy. I do, however, highly recommend the book… in print. Right off the bat I found myself having a better understanding of what my daughter is going through. I’ve been able to adjust my approach and offer more patience with her.

A must read for parents of children with ADHD

This was the most helpful, easy to listen to books I have read on the subject of ADHD. It not only explains the disorder but gives you encouragement, support and instructions on how to handle the struggles of parenting a child with ADHD.

Fantastic Book, AWFUl Narrator

This is a truly fantastic book. however, it was a real struggle to get through this audiobook, as I found the narrator’s voice grating and really distracting. such a shame, as the book is excellent. I know narrators voices are a personal preference, but just listen to a quick sample before you purchase this audiobook

A Big Dose of Reality, Warmth, and Encouragement

I am a child clinical psychologist with extensive clinical and research experience related to ADHD. I am also a foster parent, and I thought I might enjoy and find new inspiration in Dr. Barkley's words. Russell Barkley's books are popular but definitely not "pop" psychology; he is a respected scientist practitioner. This book exceeded even my high expectations. Isn't it funny how you can "know" something but still need to hear it again -- in a new way. I found this book to be accurate and grounded while also being warm, encouraging, realistic, and practical. Even the narration well represents Dr. Barkley's authoritative, trustworthy voice.

Good to know

A friend asked me to read this book with her. I wish I’d known about this book sooner. By the time I read it my kids were grown. I struggle through chapter 4 or Principal 4 but by chapter 7 or Principal 7 it started to make sense.