@Perna - yes, I'm feeling better about having to make this choice for my kid, to give him medication. Of course I take medications every day - but I also had to reach a point of acceptance on that stuff as well.

The superparenting book starts out with a few chapters on LOVE so it's going to be just right. Edward Hallowell MD is one of the authors, and I did enjoy his book "Crazy Busy" - it's also cool that he has ADD.

@daisy - Also, I feel like this year we are entering school with a known situation vs. being on pins and needles about how it will go (will he grow out of it? will he learn to sit still?). This year we will all be working together to address some specific needs. He will get reminders and feedback vs. criticism and punishment (I hope).