Thriving With ADHD- and Introduction- A Parents Guide
Thriving With ADHD™ – An Introduction: A Parent’s Guide
By Dr. Anders Osborne, Ph.D.
Parenting a child with ADHD can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting—especially when the advice you receive is fragmented, contradictory, or focused only on symptoms rather than skills.
Thriving With ADHD™ – An Introduction: A Parent’s Guide was written to change that.
This foundational guide is designed for parents and caregivers who want a clear, compassionate, and skill-based understanding of ADHD—without judgment, fear, or unrealistic expectations. Rather than offering quick fixes, this book provides a structured framework that helps families understand how ADHD affects daily life and what actually helps children thrive over time.
At the core of this guide is Dr. Anders Osborne’s Four Pillars Framework, developed over more than 30 years of experience educating parents, teachers, and ADHD youth:
The Four Pillars of Thriving With ADHD™
- ConnectWell™ (Social Skills & Communication):
- Helping children build friendships, understand social cues, and develop healthy relationships.
- OrganizeMe™ (Time, Structure & Organization):
- Supporting executive function, routines, school demands, and daily life management.
- ImpulseMastery™ (Emotional & Behavioral Regulation):
- Teaching children how to pause, manage big emotions, and build self-control with guidance—not punishment.
- FuelRight™ (Nutrition & Brain Support):
- Understanding how food, hydration, and routine impact focus, mood, and regulation.
This book is not about perfection. It is about mentoring, structure, and consistency—and about giving parents a practical lens through which to understand their child’s behavior, needs, and strengths.
Inside This Guide, Parents Will Learn:
- What ADHD really is (and what it is not)
- Why traditional discipline often fails ADHD children
- How executive function impacts behavior, emotions, and learning
- How to support children whether they are medicated or not
- How the Four Pillars work together to support home, school, and life success
- How to move from daily conflict to calmer, more connected parenting
Written in a warm, clear, and educational tone, this book meets parents where they are—offering reassurance, insight, and realistic guidance they can return to again and again.
Thriving With ADHD™ – An Introduction: A Parent’s Guide is the foundation of the Thriving With ADHD™ series and is ideal for parents of ADHD youth and teens who want understanding first—and sustainable progress second.