ADHD Children

Raising a child with ADHD can cause unhealthy amounts of stress in parents. Learning techniques to reduce stress can benefit both child and parent.

Nov 22, 2009 - Sara Sherrer

The per capita use of sugar in the United States is about 120 pounds. The results of all that sugar is most likely obesity or tooth decay, not ADHD

Nov 21, 2009 - Harvey Craft

An ADD diagnosis is not the end of the world. It simply means that parents must adapt their parenting style to be simple & specific, while keeping the environment calm.

Nov 15, 2009 - Lori Nash

Having a child with Attention Deficit Disorder can turn any parent's life upside down. Setting a flexible schedule up may help minimize problems at home.

Sep 17, 2009 - Jennifer Wagaman

Kids with ADHD can really benefit from the right school supplies. Color, simple designs, labels can make it easier to be organized and stay focused

Aug 13, 2009 - Katherine Spitz

Children with attention disorders tend to be very disorganized which leads to parental frustration. Here are some strategies to help them get organized!

Jul 10, 2009 - Kristin Colangelo

In this faced paced, 24/7 society, children are faced with constant pressure. With seemingly so much to do, it is remarkable that they can focus on a specific task.

Apr 22, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

Dr. Robert Myers, Child Psychologist is the author of Total Focus, a program designed to aid parents and teachers as they work with students with ADHD.

Apr 20, 2009 - Jennifer Wagaman

True organization starts with an organized thought process and the ability to focus on a specific task, assess that task, and then break it down into workable pieces.

Mar 25, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

A key challenge for an ADD/ADHD child is mastering organization. The definition of organize is "to put together into an orderly, functional, structured whole."

Mar 14, 2009 - Christin Aitchison

Children with ADD/ADHD have many troubles with their conduct. Token economies are one way to motivate children to change their behaviors in exchange for wanted rewards.

Feb 8, 2009 - Marigold Merenda

Parents and children who have ADHD can get impatient and frustrated with detail-laden holiday projects, but activities can easily be adapted for stress-free fun.

Dec 7, 2008 - Katherine Spitz

Your child has been diagnosed with ADHD - now what? Beyond the doctor visits and possible medication, the most powerful thing you can do is to talk with your child.

Oct 27, 2008 - Kristin Colangelo

Exercise is an effective and natural remedy for ADHD because it develops the executive functions of the brain and releases natural mood-regulating brain chemicals.

Aug 14, 2008 - Mary Desaulniers