childhood ADHD

Correlation between lifestyle factors and ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder also known as ADHD is one of the most common childhood behavior disorders, with most being diagnosed by the age of seven. There are many factors taken into account when being diagnosed with ADHD. So, what is it that plays a role in determining if a child or adolescent has ADHD? …

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Back To School Advice for Children With ADHD- brain graphic

Back To School Advice for Children With ADHD

Is your child who has ADHD preparing to go back to school? The back-to-school transition can be a difficult one, so we want to provide you with some tips to getting them ready for the new school year. We will share these four pieces of advice below. 1. Set Goals and Rewards Reasonable goals set …

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Caring for Kids and Teens with ADHD This Summer

Caring for Kids and Teens with ADHD This Summer

Still in the developmental stages of brain development, children at younger ages have the ability to learn many new skills quickly, and those with ADHD are no exception. Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a chronic condition that affects millions of children and is characterized by difficulty paying attention or completing tasks, lack of focus and …

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Adolescent ADHD in a Remote Learning World

Adolescent ADHD in a Remote Learning World

The COVID-19 pandemic has altered life as we know it in a variety of ways. It’s hard to believe that we are about to turn our calendars to March again, as the majority of communities shifted to remote work and school in March of 2020. The pandemic has impacted society in a variety of ways, …

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Is my child's behavior normal? or could they have ADHD?

Is My Child’s Behavior Normal? Or Could They Have ADHD?

It’s normal for children to be stubborn, have loads of energy and act without thinking. But how do we as parents determine if our child’s behavior is normal or is reflecting symptoms of ADHD?  Understanding the difference between symptoms of ADHD and normal child-like behavior can be unclear, so first it’s important to know what …

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Busting 5 ADHD Myths

Masses of misinformation swirl around the media, writing ADHD off as laziness and lack of discipline. While people with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behavior, or being overly active, these symptoms aren’t due to a lack of self-discipline; they’re cause by a neurodevelopmental disorder. Most kids with ADHD won’t just grow out …

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6 Signs of ADHD in Preschoolers

All young children get impatient and make impulsive decisions. However, a child with ADHD has a more difficult time learning social cues and exhibits hyperactive, impulsive behaviors noticeably more than their peers. It’s important to know that Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a biological brain disorder. It’s not at all a result of bad parenting. Children …

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Fighting ADHD Boredom

Dull moments are an unavoidable part of everyday life. Lines, lectures, and traffic aren’t anybody’s favorite things but they can push someone with ADHD to the boredom breaking point. A brain with ADHD craves constant entertainment. When things get tedious, ADHD minds bounce into a more interesting direction, shattering focus, which is tricky because being …

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