“Try Harder” is Not the Message Hurting Children Need

Recently, I heard a veteran professional insist that harsher consequences and less kindness from adults would help a child with ADHD “focus harder” in class. Seriously? We’ve got work to do…

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“Try Harder” is Not the Message Hurting Children Need

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