March 19, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
‘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
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 […]