Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature-Deficit Disorder
Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life by Replacing Battles with Understanding
About This Book
Unlock the hidden strengths and emotional resilience of children with ADHD by tapping into a five-part approach that transforms daily struggles into opportunities for connection. Discover how to replace exhausting arguments and misunderstandings with collaborative solutions, develop your own self-regulation skills, and celebrate real progress—however small. Through real voices, vivid stories, and science-backed strategies, you'll learn how to move your family from stress-filled chaos to mutual trust and growth, so your child can build the confidence and self-esteem needed to thrive in and beyond the classroom.About the Author
Dr. Sharon Saline is a clinical psychologist with more than twenty-five years of experience working alongside children and families facing ADHD and learning differences. Drawing from her personal experiences and years as a consultant, speaker, and therapist, Dr. Saline has developed a distinctive, compassionate framework grounded in real-world challenges. Her acclaimed Five C’s approach is informed by listening deeply to the voices of children, weaving their perspectives into practical tools for caregivers and professionals. She is recognized for making complex topics approachable, actionable, and deeply human.
Biggest Takeaway
By integrating this guidance, you'll foster a more peaceful home, bridge the gap between your intentions and your child’s reality, and strengthen your ability to model emotional self-control, compassion, and consistency. Expect clearer communication, fewer explosive outbursts, and a family culture that honors successes—no matter how small. You'll help your child develop executive functioning skills critical for academic and life success, and grow in your confidence as a supportive ally rather than a frustrated enforcer.
Key Insights from This Book
Explore the most important ideas and learn how to apply them in your life.
Why Controlling Yourself Changes Everything—Not Just Your Child's Behavior
Why Repeated Criticism Backfires—And How Strength-Based Parenting Works
Empathy Isn’t Just Being Nice: How True Compassion Nurtures Lasting Change in Kids with ADHD
Why Collaboration Beats Command-and-Control Parenting for ADHD Kids—Even If It Feels Slower
Why Consistency Outperforms Perfection—Even When You Slip Up
Celebration Rewires the Negativity Bias—Why Small Wins Must Be Noticed and Reinforced
Executive Function Challenges Are Not Laziness—Understanding Developmental Lag and Designing Real Scaffolding
Acceptance Is a Process—And Your Feelings About ADHD Shape Your Child’s Ability to Thrive
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