March 19, 2020

Coronavirus and ADHD – The Unique Challenges

Coronavirus and ADHD. Survive the COVID-19 Lockdown By now, we are all aware of the new pandemic Coronavirus (or it’s formal name COVID-19), but there is […]
January 28, 2020

Biofeedback Training for ADHD Treatment

While counseling and drug therapy are effective and popular ways to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), some therapists are suggesting biofeedback (also called neurofeedback) as […]
January 28, 2020

Food Additives and ADHD

Since the 1970’s a possible link between ADHD and certain food dyes and preservatives has been suspected.  A 2007 study in the The Lancet found that a mixture […]
January 28, 2020

Is There a Diet That Can Help My Child with ADHD?

When you are struggling with ways to treat your child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you may hear about different ADHD treatments advocated by a friend or an ADD […]
January 28, 2020

10 Questions to Ask the Doctor About ADHD Treatment

There is nothing more frustrating than returning home from that doctor’s appointment and remembering the 10 questions you forgot to ask them. This is a particularly […]
January 28, 2020

ADHD Causes – Still Largely Unknown

The exact ADHD  (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) causes have not been identified, despite a great deal of research on the subject. Researchers do know some important things […]
January 28, 2020

Top 10 ADHD Myths

Most disorders have some myths surrounding them. For instance, a popular myth about cancer is that you can “catch” cancer from someone. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder […]
January 28, 2020

ADHD Tools, Gadgets and Organizers for Kids to Adults

Living with ADHD can be a challenge at times. Misplacing things, forgetting appointments, losing track of time…  But fortunately there are tools out there to make […]
January 28, 2020

Sleep Tips for ADHD Kids

From One Exhausted Mom to Another: If your house is anything like mine a good night’s  sleep is  often elusive.  It’s not just my energetic son, […]
January 28, 2020

ADHD Memory Tools

I’m Sorry, Can You Repeat That?  Studies have shown that both children and adults with ADHD have exhibited inconsistent working memories.  Working memory is the ability […]
January 28, 2020

Stress Relievers for Parents of a Child with ADHD

Stress, a normal physical response to disturbing life events, can be good in small doses. Stress can help motivate you to improve your performance and push […]
January 28, 2020

Health Tips for Parents of ADHD Kids

Parents of a child with ADHD spend a lot of time and energy on the health of their child. But, being healthy, emotionally and physically, is just as […]
January 28, 2020

When Your Spouse Has Adult ADHD

As anyone who is married will tell you, it is fairly easy to find fault with a spouse. When that spouse is forgetful, disorganized, distracted, and […]
January 28, 2020

Diagnosing Adult ADHD

ADHD is often thought of as a childhood disorder but that is a myth. As many as 60% of children with ADHD will carry their disorder […]
January 28, 2020

Tips for Communcating with Your ADHD Teen

The very symptoms that define Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) also define the reason you probably have trouble communicating with your ADHD teenager. While most teenagers exhibit one […]
January 28, 2020

What Teachers Should Know About Recognizing and Treating ADHD

The National Institute of Mental Health says that 3 to 5 percent of preschool and school-age children have ADHD. So, if you are teaching a class […]
January 28, 2020

Homework Help for ADHD Children

ADHD and Homework. These very words may conjure images of struggle and suffering in many a child and parent. This is especially true for the ADHD […]
January 28, 2020

Creative Ways to Cope with Hyperactivity

Children with ADHD are often explosively creative, fun, and brimming with energy.  The problem arises, however, when they leave their parents huffing and puffing in their […]
January 28, 2020

Is It Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder or Just Bad Behavior

You may have heard the comment, “Today children have ADHD; in my day, they were just called brats.”  As the parent of a child with ADHD, you […]
January 28, 2020

Aggressive Behavior in ADHD Children

Aggression is one of the most complained about symptoms among parents of ADHD children.   It’s difficult to refrain from casting blame on either the child or […]
January 28, 2020

Diagnosing ADHD

Diagnosing ADHD can be tricky.  There are no laboratory tests.  There are no CAT scans or MRIs either.  If you are a parent who suspects that […]
January 28, 2020

Understanding ADHD Symptoms and Diagnosing ADHD in Children

Do you suspect that your first grader might have ADHD and you would like to learn more about it?  Have you just received a diagnosis of […]
January 28, 2020

ADHD Symptoms in Children

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD): Symptoms in ChildrenADD/ADHD attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a treatable, but not curable, complex disorder that appears in childhood. ADHD is […]
January 28, 2020

ADHD Guide for the Holidays

‘Tis the season to be jolly, but for children with ADD/ADHD and their families, the holiday season may spell havoc rather than happiness. So what can […]
November 10, 2011

Raising an ADHD Child: Why One Mom Created ADHDNotebook.com

He was a fertility baby.  We yearned for this child for so many years and with such intensity that the prayers that were uttered and those that stayed in our […]