Tell us why you wrote your new book, Raising Attention? I’ve been gestating this book for almost a decade. It’s taken me that long to be able to make sense of what my family went through and to be able to process it in such a way that I can write a book that isContinue reading “My Family’s Journey with ADHD”
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It’s not your fault
On the guilt of being the parent to a child with explosive behaviour The following is an extract from my new book: RAISING ATTENTION all about the guilt, shame, embarrassment, self-doubt, anxiety and regret that all parents face in their darkest and most exhausting moments. For those raising children with explosive behaviour however this self-blame, questioning andContinue reading “It’s not your fault”
A plea to the parents of the ‘good’ children, from the parents of the ‘naughty’ children
“I’m so sorry darling. I don’t understand why nobody has shown up” I did understand. I just didn’t have the heart to explain to my shattered newly 7 year old, sobbing, in our empty living room, decorated full of balloons and banners to celebrate his birthday party. He had invited his whole class. None ofContinue reading “A plea to the parents of the ‘good’ children, from the parents of the ‘naughty’ children”
Parenting children with ADHD or explosive behaviour – a free excerpt from my new book Raising Attention
My new book RAISING ATTENTION, a supportive guide for parents and carers of children (of any age) with ADHD or undiagnosed explosive behaviour is published on July 3rd. Read on for a free excerpt from the introduction: The path of a parent who has a child displaying explosive behaviour can be a lonely one. IContinue reading “Parenting children with ADHD or explosive behaviour – a free excerpt from my new book Raising Attention”
Sarah Ockwell-Smith 