The Parent’s Guide to Public School

To Medicate or Not To Medicate. That Is The Question: ADHD Part 2

Host Miriam Brown talks with Mother of 3 and medical practitioner, Erin Coppin Pa-C, about ways to treat ADHD. Erin talks about both the research and the realities for parents when choosing whether to use stimulant medication. There are more than just academic issues to consider. Parents should also consider the social and emotional consequences when deciding to give children stimulant medication to treat their ADHD. Miriam shares her own experience with the stage of denial that comes with a new diagnosis.
They also talk about other therapies than can be helpful for ADHD children and families such as cognitive behavioral therapy and occupational therapy.

The ADHD Brain: Diagnosis and Overdiagnosis

Host Miriam Carey Brown interviews, Erin Coppin, a medical practitioner and mother of children with ADHD. Erin discusses her journey from initial suspicions to formal diagnosis, highlighting the challenges and revelations along the way. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinct differences in behavior and brain function between children with ADHD and their neurotypical peers.
Miriam and Erin also touch on the importance of early intervention, to help children with ADHD succeed. This episode is part of a series aimed at shedding light on ADHD, breaking down misconceptions, and offering practical advice for parents.

Boredom Busters Part 2: Responding to boredom without screens.

In the 2nd half of this episode I discuss what to say when your child complains of boredom. Evelynn, Stella, Zaide and Yogi talk about what kids can do to entertain yourself when you don't have any screen time. I also talk about how to help a child who is misbehaving in school or refusing to attend because of boredom.

Boredom Busters Part 1: How electronics affect boredom tolerance.

Being bored is a normal part of public school. Is this good or bad? Elizabeth Solis and I discuss the pros and cons of letting your child use electronic devices to deal with boredom. Every family is different, but if your family would like to reduce their reliance on screens this episode explains how you can do it.

Shapes & Art Shame: Teaching your child basic shapes.

Learning shapes is an important skill to help your child be ready for math in kindergarten. But it can also prepare them for art assignments that require them to draw simple objects. Lets talk about fun ways to help your kids name shapes and use them to make art.

Crayons and Cars: Helping your child to learn their colors.

Colors are complicated because there are so many different shades and variations. Learn what to expect when you start teaching your child colors. This episode talks about games and activities that can help you get started.

Phonics Phun: Teaching basic letter sounds

When you start to teach your child the sounds that letters make, you need to start simple. Learn which sounds to start off with and get some ideas for games to play to practice these basic phonics concepts.

Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 2: What do you do if your childis diagnosed with dyslexia?

I speak with Aubrey Merrick about what options are available for treating dyslexia once you have a diagnosis.

Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 1:Aubrey Merrick talks with me about getting a diagnosis

Does your child seem to be struggling with reading?  Does story time end in tears and frustration? This episode, Dyslexia Bonus Chat Part 1 talks about how to find out what the problem could be.

Singing & Spying the Alphabet: Teaching Letters Before Kindergarten

Your child will do much better in American public schools if they already know the alphabet before they go to kindergarten. In this episode I discuss ways to teach your young children their letters so that they will be ready to learn to read when they go to school.