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Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part Three)
There may be some of you out there who believe that your child should sit still and listen attentively to the homily or sermon, but I would set the goal of asking your child to try to find one thing that they either heard or saw at church that they really liked. Set this expectation up ahead of time, so the child knows what will be happening. Continue reading
Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part Two)
Nationally recognized educator, author and ADHD expert Karen Sunderhaft is sharing teaching tips this week for ministry leaders and volunteers serving kids with ADHD. Today, we’ll focus on tips for pastors and ministry leaders. C4EC: What are some helpful hints you’d … Continue reading
Karen Sunderhaft: Expert Tips on Teaching Kids With ADHD (Part One)
You need to take the time at the beginning of the year to set up some classroom rules and expectations so the rest of the year just flows peacefully and successfully….at least most of the time. Continue reading
The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part Three)
In a nutshell, it should be possible to find a solution for church for kids who benefit from medication at school. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Families, Key Ministry, Parents, Spiritual Development
Tagged Adderall XR, ADHD, church, Concerta, Focalin XR, medication, Stephen Grcevich MD, Vyvanse
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A Unique Perspective on the “Orange” Movement
We know that there are lots of things that parents can do to significantly enhance the likelihood that their kids will grow up to be passionate followers of Christ who are actively engaged in a faith community with fellow Christians and intentional in using their gifts and talents to serve others. Most parents would want that for their kids. They just need someone to show them what to do. Continue reading
The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part Two)
The child’s experience in church on a day to day or week to week basis may be highly contingent upon their medication status. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Inclusion, Key Ministry, Strategies
Tagged ADHD, children's ministry, Key Ministry, medication, Stephen Grcevich MD, volunteers
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The Taboo Topic: Medication at Church for Kids With ADHD (Part One)
If your child’s experience at church is as important as their experience at school, the need for effective treatment at church is as great as their need for treatment at school. Continue reading
Posted in ADHD, Key Ministry, Spiritual Development
Tagged Adderall XR, ADHD, church, Church4EveryChild, Concerta, Key Ministry, Stephen Grcevich MD, Vyvanse
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ADHD and Spiritual Disciplines
Persons with ADHD will have more difficulty maintaining a spiritually disciplined life, even when they desire to do so to honor God. Continue reading
What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part Two
Kids with ADHD don’t do well in situations when they perceive the activity or the topic as boring or irrelevant, and unfortunately that’s the case in too many churches Continue reading
What Keeps Kids With ADHD Out of Church? Part One
In all probability, the kids aren’t coming to church if the parent doesn’t bring them to church. Continue reading