ADHD or ADD is a very common childhood disorder that often continues into adulthood. Over the last couple of decades, ADHD/ADD diagnosis' have increased and millions of children are taking pharmaceutical medications to treat this disorder. Medications alone, however, are not the answer to coping with ADHD or ADD. These medications have also not been fully proven to be safe both for the short-term and long-term and all have a high risk of side effects. Helping Your ADHD/ADD Child is a book that offers a positive approach to treating ADHD/ADD and is designed to help both caregivers and the child to understanding ADHD/ADD and ways to manage it. Inspired and based on real-life events, the author has compiled to easy to use techniques that work and will serve as great tools for the rest of your child's life. This book aims to show you that ADHD/ADD is not a curse, but rather, a new way of thinking and learning. Confidence is key to success and Helping Your ADHD/ADD Child is the first step in building that confidence within your child. There are many successful, and even famous, people who admit to having ADHD/ADD and the only thing holding your child back is the stereotype that ADHD/ADD children will not be a smart as other children. This book will change the way you think and will show your child that anything is possible when you set forth a plan. These are the tools they will need to reach their potential and become successful now and in the future! I have been living with ADHD for over eight years now. Not myself personally, but through the experiences of my child. For almost a decade now, we have been learning about ADHD and what works and what doesn't in helping to keep things straight. I am the owner of a health and wellness store and have written over 400 health-related articles over the last year. My research on ADHD has been republished by related magazines across the world and I keep on top of new developments. This book includes many simple and easy techniques that you can try to help keep focus on track and to manage day to day activities if ADHD or ADD is causing interference. It also covers the basic symptoms and diagnosis of ADHD/ADD and treatment options, but puts a positive spin on ADHD/ADD. After eight years, we have finally learned what works for our child in managing his ADHD and every day still brings challenges that he learns to overcome by implementing the techniques he has learned.  ADHD is something he will always have and something he will have to learn to live with. With his help, I have written this book in hopes of helping other parents out there who are in the same shoes as we've been! Millions of children are diagnosed with having ADHD or ADD and more than 50% of those children are taking pharmaceutical drugs to treat their condition. Helping Your ADHD/ADD Child is designed to put a positive spin on ADHD/ADD and offers some practical yet effective techniques to help your child stay focused and on track. Understanding ADHD/ADD and staying positive is the key to success. If you are a parent or caregiver of an ADHD/ADD child - this book is for you! Many children are diagnosed with ADHD/ADD and there is much debate about the truth of this diagnosis. There is no absolute test for ADHD or ADD and no way of positively diagnosing it. The medical field is divided on the ADHD/ADD diagnosis and especially when it comes to long-term used of mind-altering drugs to treat the condition. Whether or not you choose the path of pharmaceutical drugs, behavioral techniques are the most important factors in ADHD/ADD treatment. A solid routine, positive reinforcement and modified programs that adjust to how your child thinks and processes information are all key to their success in life. Helping Your ADHD/ADD Child is designed to help you see your child in a different light and to gather the strength to help them learn they way that suits them best. These are the tools they will need to cope with their ADHD/ADD and these tools will stay with them the rest of their lives; ensuring good self-confidence and success now and in their future! Tamara Laschinsky is the owner of Natural e GREEN and author of more than 450 health and wellness articles. She opened her store in 2009 and has been researching and writing on a variety of natural health topics since then. Her articles have been republished world-wide and have appeared in many health and parenting magazines. Tamara's first book, The Cosmetic Chemicals Guide , focused on common toxic chemical found in everyday cosmetic and personal care products. The book was designed to help consumers make safer choices when product shopping and helps the consumer understand the health risks associated with certain chemical ingredients. Her second book was inspired by real-life events. Helping Your ADHD/ADD Child is a guide for parents and caregivers and puts a positive spin on living with ADHD/ADD children. The book offers some easy, yet effecti