We can’t control what’s happening around us, but we CAN control how we handle things from here on out. What we do (or don’t do) is what’s going to determine how our family fares through this time of crisis.
Let's be honest, what parent doesn't relish a little quiet time every now and then? But in a world where technology is everywhere, how much is too much? And specifically, do video games decrease or amplify challenges for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
Siblings often fade into the background as our primary focus tends to be on meeting the more complex needs of our child with ADHD. This isn’t intentional, of course. It doesn’t mean we love them any less. There’s only so much of our time, energy, and attention to go around.
Anxiety disorders commonly seen in adolescents are generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, selective mutism, specific phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Suddenly you find yourself sitting on the steps with tears burning your eyes. Angry at your child's behavior. Angry at the school. Angry that you weren't as consistent this week as you could have been. Angry that you look like the overprotective parent. Sound familiar?
Raising a child with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can feel like an obstacle course in physical and emotional survival.
Unfortunately, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. However, regardless of the diagnosis, the first building block to any successful ADHD treatment plan starts with home! Below are 7 ways you can tackle your child's ADHD challenges and begin to build a foundation upon which to develop a long-term treatment plan.
Dragging a kicking and screaming child out of a grocery store is both embarrassing and traumatizing! Sadly, for parents of children with sensory overload, this is all too common.
According to Russell A. Barkley, clinical professor of psychiatry at the Medical University of South Carolina, approximately 25 to 35 percent of parents of children with ADHD present signs of adult ADHD.
As parents, we look to our child's peers as a measurement of development and maturity. And any signs of lagging, rejection or wild energy conjures up one of our greatest fears: ADHD.
As children grow, so will their curiosity about their struggles with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As children move into the upper elementary grades, they will begin to question why and how they are "different" from other kids.
