When our family first received our ADHD diagnosis, I felt lost. I devoured every book I could get my hands on to understand executive function, dopamine, and how my son’s brilliant brain worked.. While books are incredible for giving us language, validation, and a high-level roadmap, every parent of a neurodivergent child knows that reading about a strategy at 10:00 PM and actually implementing it during a hectic Tuesday morning routine are two very different things!
A book can explain what is happening, but ADHD coaching helps you and your child figure out how to make real life work. Coaching takes these big, wonderful ideas off the page and turns them into personalized, low-stress habits tailored specifically to your family's daily rhythm, and you’re not guessing about which strategy to try first .
Think of these books as your foundational map, and think of Thrive and Shine Coaching Academy as your personal guide by your side. Here are a few of the most impactful books that shaped my journey as both a parent and a coach!
How to Parent Boys with ADHD Without Losing Your Cool by Emily Matthews. (I was tired of losing my cool and getting into battles over every little thing with my son)
ADHD 2.0: New Science and Essential Strategies for Thriving with Distraction- From Childhood Through Adulthood by Edward M. Hallowell, M.D. and John J Ratey M.D.
Defusing Explosive Behavior in Children with ADHD: Peaceful Parenting Strategies to Identify Triggers, Teach Self-Regulation and Create Structure for a Drama-Free Home by Rose Lyons
The Complete Executive Function Workbook for Kids Ages 6–12: A Parent-Guided ADHD Approach with Easy 5-Minute Daily Activities to Improve Focus, Routines & Emotional Regulation at Home and School by Elliot Reese
