For any parent who has heard a teacher say: Your son just can’t sit still. He doesn’t pay attention. For any parent who has heard a doctor say: Your child should be on meds for their attention disorder. For any parent who has seen their child struggle to bring home a report card filled with Cs or Ds.

Tell your child about swimmer Michaels Phelps. (Read the NYT story about his struggles in school and his diagnosis here.) Show them what is possible: 11 gold medals. And counting.