Thursday, July 10, 2014
The relationship that
exists between mothers and daughters is unlike any other. It has many unique
moments, memories, and yes, even challenges along the way. The relationship
dynamic can be even trickier when your daughter is in those tween-age years.
What can be even more difficult is when some people dismiss certain behaviors
as “typical tween girl behavior” when those behaviors can be symptoms of
something more serious. Research suggests that girls are more likely than boys
to report having mostly inattentive Attention- Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
(ADHD) symptoms. Since inattentive symptoms can be less noticeable than
hyperactive and impulsive symptoms, it is important that moms know what to look
for.
I’m proud to be joining
forces with Shire, CHADD and Holly Robinson Peete to announce the launch of keep momming, a new public service initiative
geared towards the moms of tween girls to raise awareness of ADHD.
The campaign is anchored
within a new digital hub, KeepMomming.com, where you’ll find tips, tools and
other go-to resources for moms, including a checklist to help recognize the symptoms
of ADHD – inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity – and then encourages
moms to talk to their daughter’s doctor. The keep momming initiative can help moms learn about ADHD and provide
ideas on how to spark a conversation and stay connected with their tween.
Don’t miss Holly’s
message about the keep momming
initiative http://goo.gl/3tqd5q, and be sure
to check out the website at KeepMomming.com.
