Volume 1, Issue 18 July 24th, 2008 Published every Thursday morning and distributed to subscribers for one of our programs. To change your e-mail preferences, please see the link at the bottom of this e-mail. Sign me up for this ezine. - A Note From Rory: My Daughter's Big Day! - Featured Article: Taking A Moment To Pause & Reflect - News & Announcements: Last Chance - ADHD Strategy Series Please add "Info@thetruthbehindadhd" to your whitelist or address book in your e-mail program, so that you have no trouble receiving future issues!

A Note From Rory Dear Reader, Today is a really special day for the family.  Our daughter Dylan, turns 3 today, and it is really hard to believe.  Now while 3 is not a huge milestone, and yes there will be plenty more ahead, it is just remarkable to take a moment to look back on life and reflect on where we have been, where we are today, and where we are headed. But I'll be honest with you, what I love the most about pausing on a day like today, is the ability to really appreciate the development of a child happening right before my very eyes! There is nothing I like more - or find as exciting - than seeing a child embrace all the things in life that I have grown so accustomed to over the years...  There is no greater defining moment (albeit often unexpected) when you connect with a child who is for the first time appreciating what we have come to accept. That point alone is reason enough to love children and be inspired by them everyday! Rory Stern, PsyD http://www.theADHDparentsmovie.com PS - Still tweaking "Everybody Gets Coached" - so there is time to get involved if you are looking for coaching. PPS - And there is also still time to ask your question for the July call with "Dr. Cerulli."

Featured Article: Taking A Moment To Pause & Reflect By, Dr. Rory Stern  In our fast paced society, expectations and demands seem to be mounting on a daily basis.  As adults (parents), we are often working longer and harder to make ends meet or, perhaps in business, we are finding ways to extend the work day every which way we can.   For our children, there seems to be mounting pressure and competition to excel and stand out.  Greater competition leads to higher standards and expectations, along with this notion of taking on more activities to stand out today. Unfortunately, we are not being taught (or somehow we have forgotten) the real need to slow down. Why slow down? I can give you any number of logical reasons that we should all slow down, but do we really need logical answers at this point? Slowing down is not about failure...  It's not about giving up...  It's not about sacrifice...  And it's not a question of commitment or dedication.  Instead, slowing down shows that you are 100% committed to the most important aspect of life - YOU (or your child)! Slowing down is more about being able to appreciate the simple things.  It's about remembering who you are, where you come from, what you are doing, and where you are headed.  Let's call it a check-in. But above all else, slowing down gives us the opportunity to pause and reflect. When was the last time you really stepped out of the drivers seat of life and became a passenger? Exercise:  Carve out some time in your day - preferably around a meal time or snack time. Get in a comfortable position. Turn off all electronic devices (and distractions). Have your snack. Here comes the tricky part: **Your only job during this exercise is to think about the food you are eating.  You are NOT ALLOWED to think about anything else.  You really have to clear your mind. While you are eating, focus on the process. Think about what you are doing in the moment.  What is the texture of the food like?  How does it really taste?  What are you experiencing as you are chewing? For this exercise to really work, you need to clear your mind.  Or perhaps by trying this exercise, you will be clearing your mind. Whether or not you have ADHD yourself, it is far too easy for us to get stuck in our heads, thinking about all the things we could be doing....  Should be doing....  All while still focusing on what we are NOT doing!

News & Events Last Chance To Upgrade! I wanted to let you know that this week is the last chance to order the downloadable mp3 audios and transcripts for the ADHD Strategy Series at the current price of $67.00. http://www.adhdstrategyseries.com/upgrade.html After this week, you will NOT be able to get the package as it exists today, and certainly not at this price. As I mentioned during the last call of the series, this is not a scare tactic.  I had actually intended on raising the price within one week after completing the series, but with my travel over the course of July - that did not happen. If you were thinking about, or have questions, now is the time to ask.  The price for the ADHD Strategy Series Upgrade will be going up to $97.00. Oh yea - and there is still time to get in on the live Q&A calls with some of our featured experts and speakers. Everybody Gets Coached Many of you have contacted me about coaching options, and I am still sorting out all the details.  But we are going to be moving ahead with "Everybody Gets Coached."  In fact, I am actually going to be working on two different coaching programs:  1) Different levels of information, different levels of access (based upon your interest and 2) Everybody Gets Coached Format. What's the difference? Option #1: Getting you access to the information you need on a consistent, reliable basis. Option #2: A more in-depth level of coaching that relies on group support and feedback, rather than just hearing from me (and my opinion / experience). While I have NOT yet formally introduced "Option #1," I wanted to keep the dialog open as I explore what options are available for anyone interested.

Questions Ask Dr. Theresa Cerulli We are doing this AGAIN!  We have received such wonderful feedback, and honestly, Dr. Cerulli and I had such a blast answering your questions - we can't wait to do it again. To ask Dr. Cerulli a question, you may visit http://www.askdrcerulli.com As always, you are still more than welcome and encouraged to contact me directly if you have questions, comments, or feedback about your children, this newsletter, or all things ADHD. Send in your questions here...  Just be sure to use "Question" in your subject line.

Who Is Dr. Rory Stern? Dr. Stern is a father, husband, son, "former therapist", ADHD coach, and information provider.  He works from home while caring for his two young children (3 y/o daughter Dylan and 9 month old son Gavin).  His blog, The Truth Behind ADHD, is really an expression of a message he once delivered to children and parents while working as a psychotherapist. Having left the workforce to care for my two children, I still feel the burning desire to share my message with others.  I am passionate about supporting children and their parents, and making sure that the right information gets to the people who need it the most.  In terms of ADHD, I became active in the community because too many of my patients and their families did not have enough information.  And often times, the information they were getting was as absent as the support and understanding they received from colleagues, friends, and professionals. Dr. Stern's message is just as much about education and advocacy, as it is about understanding ADHD.  I do what I do because I want to change all that.  It is my intent to make sure that parents and children all over the world realize that while ADHD is real, it is also a label and a name to characterize certain traits and qualities that can do so much good in a time when there is so much bad. "I don't want to see another child simply be misunderstood, mislabeled, misdirected, and mistreated," says Dr. Stern. Professional Bits: Dr. Stern earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology.  While studying, he also completed a Graduate Certificate in Executive Coaching.  He is a member of the American Psychological Association and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for the Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA). ___________________________________________________________________________ Twitter. I'm on Twitter.  Are you?  Twitter is a great way to keep in touch and follow what your friends are doing.  If you'd like to follow me and see what I am up to, you can check out my Twitter profile. ___________________________________________________________________________ Facebook - You can also see what I am up to on Facebook.  But more  importantly, I'd love for you to join the ADHD Support Network - where you can connect with like-minded people.

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