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Publisher's pride: Books on bestseller lists - Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain (Wilcox)

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  Today's publisher's pride is  Andrew's Awesome Adventures with His ADHD Brain   by Kristin and Andrew Wilcox, which reached #166 in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From Amazon: Customers find the book provides brilliant insight into inattentive ADHD, with one customer noting it's a wonderful informative read for children with the condition. The book is easy to read and customers consider it a must-read. They appreciate its pacing, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for both parents and teachers. Book description: In this two-part book Andrew and his neuroscientist mom each tell their story about living with the inattentive subtype of ADHD. How do you survive life and middle school with an ADHD elephant in your brain? Kids with ADHD will relate to Andrew's reactions to everyday and school-related situations, like remembering to turn in homework, staying organized, and making friends. Using practical strategies Andrew learns to manage his ADHD e...

Parenting Neurodivergent Children in 2026: A Year for Clarity, Capacity, and Courage

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  Parenting a neurodivergent child has never been a simple task, but 2026 brings a new kind of landscape — one filled with louder opinions, faster systems, and a world that still hasn’t learned to slow down long enough to understand our kids. But here’s the quiet truth that matters more than any trend or headline: Neurodivergent children don’t need a new year to become someone different. They need a world that finally learns to see them clearly. And that starts with us — the parents, grandparents, caregivers, and everyday advocates who translate their needs into a language the world can understand. What’s shifting in 2026 This year, more families are rejecting the old frameworks of “fixing,” “normalizing,” or “making them fit.” Instead, we’re moving toward something far more powerful: Respecting neurological difference Building environments that support regulation, not compliance Teaching self‑advocacy early and often Centering dignity over performance 2026 is the year...