Support for Parents

Who could understand the experience of a parent of an ADHD child better than another parent of an ADHD child? Thanks to Lisa Allen, a parent with compassion for these parents and their children, and to a few other parents who answered her call for help, a local group will be launched in Franklin, TN next month. For parents outside of the Nashville area, you can search through CHADD or ADDA for local groups and online support. If you don’t have a live support group in your area, don’t be afraid to start one. You can find help online for starting a group, and you can ask a professional in your area to help you. Check the resources page on this website for links to national organizations and other websites. 

Parents supporting one another in groups can create opportunities to enhance the quality of their children’s lives and prevent problems that could limit them. ADHD children can learn to live well with their different brains as they grow. Support groups can also provide a forum for professional helpers to provide information on topics like relating to a child with this neurological difference, learning about differences in parenting a neurologically atypical child, learning and sharing strategies to prevent potential problems, learning how to advocate for ADHD children in school, and finding professional help.

Here are the details on the new local parent support group from its founder, Lisa Allen:

Our first meeting will be a social event!

When: September 5^th

Time: 6:30 – 8 pm 

Where: THE GOOD CUP on Hillsboro Road in Grassland 

This will be a time for everyone who can come to gather, get to know one another, hear from the organizers of the group, gather some resources we have put together, and hear about what we have planned for the year to come.  It should be a fun time of fellowship and introduction. 

The Good Cup will have coffee and cookies from the Triple Crown Bakery available for purchase.  

Our formal meetings will be held from 6:30-8:00 pm at the Cottonwood Club House (180 Cottonwood Drive) every 1^st Thursday of the month (with a few exceptions).  They will begin on October 3^rd.  We have some great speakers lined up for the year.  We want this to be a place and time where parents of children with ADHD experience encouragement, support, fellowship, and education.  

For more information and to be added to our email distribution list, feel free to contact Lisa Allen at 615-423-9878.  Feel free to invite friends you know who might find this helpful.  Also, please spread the word when at doctor’s appointments, school meetings, or when among friends.