Mark Bertin Livres

A pediatrician presents a proven-effective program for helping both parents and kids with ADHD stay calm and in the present moment.

"How do children thrive? As a parent, you probably think about this all the time. You want your children to have happy, healthy, and meaningful lives -- but what's the best way to support them? In How Children Thrive, developmental pediatrician and parent Dr. Mark Bertin provides a positive, simple, and empowering approach for raising children of all ages. Bringing together mindfulness, new science on brain development, and the messy reality of being a parent, Dr. Bertin has created a breakthrough guide that will help children -- and their parents -- flourish."--Back cover

Focusing on self-compassion and mindfulness, this guide equips teens with strategies to combat self-criticism and enhance executive functioning skills. Experts Mark Bertin and Karen Bluth provide practical tools to help young individuals accept their ADHD challenges, fostering confidence, resilience, and independence. The approach encourages acceptance and self-kindness, steering teens away from harmful comparisons with peers, ultimately empowering them to thrive amidst their unique struggles.