Every parent has questioned his or her decision making at some time. In 25 Stupid Mistakes Parents Make, parents read case histories and related advice from a seasoned therapist that can help them deal with common problems. Issues range from discipline and family dynamics to sibling rivalry and more. Each chapter centers on a common mistake parents make and possible solutions to it.
Peter Jaksa, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Peter Jaksa, Ph.D., is the founder and Clinical Director of ADHD Centers of America, Chicago. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 15 years experience working with adults, students and children with ADHD.
Dr. Jaksa is the author of numerous articles and columns about ADHD, including articles published in ADDitude Magazine, Attention Magazine, and FOCUS, and writing the "Ask Dr ADD" question & answer column about ADHD on America Online. He has presented to health care professionals, educators, and the general public.
From 1998 through 2001 Dr. Jaksa served as president of the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (www.add.org). He is the author of the book 25 Stupid Mistakes Parents Make (Lowell House/NTC Contemporary, 1999). Dr. Jaksa is a Parenting Advisor for ADDitude Magazine (www.additudemag.com) and a member of the Scientific Advisory Board.
Dr. Jaksa is the director of ADHD Centers (Chicago), which strives to improve and enrich the lives of people with attention deficit disorders (ADHD/ADD) through high-quality, comprehensive, affordable treatment and support services.
ADHD Centers provides a multi-specialty approach to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of ADHD/ADD, involving professionals with training and expertise in working with people with attention deficit disorders. Services provided include comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, a multimodal treatment program, support groups, and other support services.
