When Leslie Josel’s son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 5, she reorganized her “whole house, top to bottom, so he could function and thrive at his best,” doing things like moving his clothes into clear plastic bins to make it easier for him to immediately identify what was in...
This becomes more problematic as kids get older. Their 12-year-old peers have developed age-appropriate social skills and the child with untreated anxiety is working with the toolkit of an eight-year-old. In severe cases, untreated anxiety in childhood can lead to increased risk of depression,...
Here are five great movies to help kids with ADHD: Wreck-It Ralph Elementary and up Ralph is an arcade game “bad guy” who wants to show that he isn’t so bad after all. With action-packed comedy,Wreck-It Ralphtells the tale of identity, transformation, and compassion. Ralph can help...
Stimulants for kids with ADHD—how to proceed safely. The article focuses on the safe prescription of stimulants to children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Topics discussed include the t... Mehta,S Ken,Jacobs,... - 《Journal of Family Practice》 被引量: 0发表: 2014...
While these may need to be tailored to the subtypes discussed above, the following parenting tips will help you create a healthy and positive environment for your child. Establish structure & routine Consistency is key for children with ADHD. Establishing a predictable routine helps kids understand ...
Any parent of a young child with ADHD knows that these kids often lack the capacity for self-regulation. This is particularly true when it comes to pleasurable activities that invite and reward hyperfocus. Thus, parents must be the ones to set and enforce limits — especially with children who...
Dr. Westers suggests that for every hour of online connections, kids may need 30 minutes of face-to-face connections. That means balancing online video games with sending children outdoors to play with friends in the neighborhood. 7. Model good behavior ...
So, if you’re looking for a sleep aid that’s non-habit-forming, drug-free, and made especially for kids, PURE Zzzs Kidz could be a good choice. Talk to your pediatrician about including a melatonin supplement in your child’s bedtime routine. Here are more tips on how tohelp kids ...
ADHD can improve when kids obtain treatment, eat healthy food, get enough sleep and exercise, and have supportive parents who know how to respond to ADHD. Signs of ADHD All kids are struggling at times to pay attention, listen and follow directions, sit still, or wait their turn. The stru...
Plus, when it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, we’ll try just about anything, amIright?! So, I’ve gathered up some of my best blogging mom friends who each have first-hand experience with getting kids to sleep through the night— newborns, toddlers, and big kids, too! And...