Out of Control Behavior: Should I Medicate My Child or Teen?
The recent death of a four-year-old Massachusetts girl from an overdose of medications for ADHD and bipolar disorder has brought the issue of medicating children […]
ADHD/ADD
ADHD: Disorder or Difference?
The word “disorder” conjures up images of illness, disease and serious disabilities. All parents want to see their child as the smartest, most capable and […]
ODD or ADHD Diagnosis | What a Diagnosis Means For Your Child
A diagnosis is an important piece of the puzzle we are trying to solve when we try to help kids with disabilities learn how to […]
How to Stop Doing Too Much for Your Special Needs Kid
“If I didn’t put his homework in his folder, put the folder in his backpack and ask the teacher to get him to take it […]
Child with ADD or ADHD? 5
Does your child with ADD or ADHD seem to have more meltdowns, moodiness and anger issues than other kids do? If you feel this way, […]
Effective Consequences for ADHD Kids
Imagine this scene: Your 7–year–old won’t stop teasing his little sister. You give him a 10 minute time out, but he refuses to comply and […]
Concentration Building Techniques for Children with ADHD
Imagine that you are living inside of a video game, where everything is coming at you at once and every sight, sound and sensation is […]
How to Parent Kids with Different Issues
We arrive home from another day of school and work. Danny, who has ADHD, runs up the steps. Samantha and Jesse take forever to get […]
5 Back To School Tips for Your ADD or ADHD Child
The start of a new school year will be here before we know it—and for some ADD/ADHD kids and their parents, this time is often […]
Under the Radar: How Girls with ADHD Go Undetected And Why the Correct Diagnosis is Important for Girls and Boys Alike
“I never suspected my nine-year-old daughter’s inability to concentrate was due to ADHD,” said Diane, the mother of three girls. “She isn’t ‘hyper’ or […]