Children diagnosed with ADHD and their parents are faced with many obstacles when it comes to instilling good behaviors. Really, all parents who have children face these obstacles but consistent discipline is the key to success for children with ADHD. Maintaining a set schedule and discipline strategy can one of...
So all through the school year you have used the prescription drugs your doctor and the school said your child needed in order to conform in the classroom, to fit in, to be able to function, etc. etc. You have seen the side effects of increased blood pressure and heart...
Back-2-School can be a challenging time, for parents and students alike. But for families living with ADHD it can prove particularly trying. One of the often overlooked facts about this is that it doesn’t go away after elementary, middle, or even high school. Families dealing with ADHD often battle Back-2-School...
Vyvanse is an amazing ADHD medication for adults but it has a few problems when used for ADHD in children. This relatively new ADHD drug provides continuous stimulant coverage in a very smooth fashion. The drug consists of dextroamphetamine bonded to the amino acid lysine. The dextroamphetamine is only absorbed...
Most parents drop off their child at school with the hope that they are being left in a safe place to learn, and trust that educators will nurture their child’s ability to learn. It’s unsettling that a video surfaced showing an 8-year-old boy third grader with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder...
Stealing is a common misbehavior of children with ADHD. One of the characteristics of ADHD is impulsiveness-acting without thinking. When a child with ADHD sees something he likes, he often pockets it, puts it in his mouth, or walks away with it. Later, when he has a quiet moment, he...
Parenting a child with ADHD can be difficult and downright frustrating. From the constant battles at bedtime and in the morning to homework hassles, and everything in-between, a lot of good parents get frustrated easily. If this sounds like you, I need you to know that you are not alone....
