ADHD / ADD Archives

Helping Your Child Manage ADHD Symptoms

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common mental health disorder that can affect children and can cause difficulty with focusing, controlling behavior, and paying attention. If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, or you think he or she may have it, there are steps you can take to help your child manage the symptoms and lead a more productive life. Seek Professional Help The first step in helping your child manage their ADHD symptoms is to seek professional help....

Parenting Teens with ADHD

You and many other parents may wonder why your child hasn’t outgrown their difficulties sitting still, thinking of consequences before acting, resisting distractions, organizing daily activities, and managing time wisely. People used to believe that only young kids had ADHD and that children grew out of it as they got older. Now we know differently. Today’s research has shown that most kids do not outgrow ADHD when they reach adolescence, and most teens don’t outgrow ADHD when they become young...