How do parents and teachers determine whether or not a child may be suffering from ADHD? Are there certain characteristics of ADHD children—characteristics that differentiate the symptoms of this disorder from normal childhood behavior? Perhaps one of the biggest challenges for parents and teachers of children who could potentially be affected by attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) [...]
Does your child suffer from some of the behavioral symptoms that are commonly associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Are you looking for some possible treatment options—options other than medication and therapy that you, as a parent, can implement at home? The behavior common in children with ADHD can present parents with a [...]
Are you the parent of an ADHD child looking for some fun and helpful activities to schedule after school? Would it be helpful to have some guidelines on the types of activities that are most beneficial, while still being enjoyable? Making it through a long day at school can be almost tortuous for the ADHD [...]
Are you the parent of a child, particularly a smaller child, who has recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD? Do you worry that some of the symptoms associated with this disorder—hyperactivity, acting impulsively, etc.—could jeopardize your child’s safety at home? ADHD can present multiple challenges for parents, among them the daily challenge of [...]
Raising an ADHD child is far from easy, but studies show that a structured routine can make a huge difference in managing your child’s symptoms and behaviors. A detailed, structured routine can help your children to effectively complete his/her homework and chores, and still leave plenty of time for enjoying fun and structured activities. In [...]
Is your child exhibiting some of the classic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, including hyperactivity, inattention and acting impulsively? Have you finally decided that it’s time to see your family doctor or pediatrician to get help for your child? ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorder in school-age children, with roughly 10% of [...]
Has your school-age child begun to show some of the behavioral or academic signs of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Have you considered taking your child to see a doctor to either rule out ADHD or to get a confirmed diagnosis? When parents notice their children are constantly running and climbing when it’s inappropriate, [...]
Can food pesticides cause ADHD in children? In light of many new studies on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, this is a question that many parents have now begun to ask themselves, and while researchers are quick to admit that food pesticides have not been proven to be a direct causal agent for ADHD, many of [...]
To say that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is often misunderstood would be a grand understatement. Even after years and years of studies, with researchers trying to educate teachers and parents about ADHD, there are still many people in this country with widespread notions about the disorder that are either mildly inaccurate or simply not true [...]
Is your child suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Do you need some tips on how to discipline an ADHD child effectively so as not to exacerbate the symptoms of the condition? As most parents of ADHD children already know, disciplining a child with ADHD can be a challenge, and doing it incorrectly [...]
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Why Disciplining a Child with ADHD is a Challenge
Are you the parent of a child with ADHD and feeling at your wits end because of your child’s troublesome behavior? Do you need answers on why disciplining a child with ADHD is so difficult, and perhaps some tips that could help improve the situation? Disciplining a child with ADHD—attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder—is a challenge to say [...]
5 Things You Need to Know about Your ADHD Child
Has your child recently been diagnosed with ADHD? Do you still have several questions about the disorder, or more specifically, questions about what may have caused ADHD in your child? Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a very common and chronic condition in children that makes it difficult for them to focus on tasks [...]
3 Ways to Help Your ADHD Child Excel in School
Has your son or daughter been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Are you concerned that your child’s condition may have an adverse effect on his/her ability to succeed in school? ADHD can be challenging to cope with at home, but the condition can be particularly troublesome at school, causing a number of [...]
3 Differences between ADHD in Boys and Girls
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, commonly known as ADHD, is a brain disorder that affects an estimated 8%-10% of all school-age children, boys and girls included. There is, however, some dissimilarity in the way ADHD tends to affect boys and girls. To illustrate this, in the following article we will discuss ADHD in a bit more detail, and [...]
5 Tips for Raising a Child with ADHD
Raising a child with ADHD can be very demanding and stressful, so demanding, in fact, that it can often cause problems in marriages and within the family, disrupting any peace or harmony that was previously present. While the exact cause for ADHD is still unknown, many studies show that, while an ADHD child can be [...]
How to Prepare Your ADHD Child for Preschool
Do you have a 3-4 year old child—a preschool-age child—who appears to be exhibiting some of the classic signs and symptoms of ADHD? Are you concerned that some or all of these behaviors will negatively impact their ability to socialize with other children their age and learn effectively in a preschool setting? If so, the [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Be Successful in Life
Has your child recently been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD? Are you concerned that your child’s disorder will be an impediment to his/her success in the future? Raising a child with ADHD can often make parents feel helpless, even hopeless, but there are many things parents can do to help children with [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Get Good Grades in School
Is your ADHD-diagnosed child experiencing problems in school that are affecting his/her grades? Would it be helpful if you had some tactics and strategies at your disposal on how to help ADHD children get better grades and be generally more successful in school? The symptoms associated with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, can pose a number [...]
How to Help ADHD Children Socialize in School
How to help ADHD children socialize in school presents a dilemma for parents and teachers alike. Research shows that because of their tendencies toward impulsivity and their general lack of empathy, children with ADHD may have very poor social skills, which can make it difficult for them to form relationships and fit in with other [...]
5 Reasons Why Home Schooling an ADHD Child Can Be a Real Challenge
Do you have a child who has been diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, who is having difficulty finding success in a traditional classroom setting? Are you starting to consider that homeschooling your ADHD child may be able to offer him/her the best chance for academic achievement? Students with ADHD can suffer from [...]