Have you ever wondered why your child lacks the same “internal manager” you have? Why he (or she) struggles to stay on track with everyday tasks, like doing homework or chores? Why he sometimes has difficulty completing even purely voluntary projects? You may know that he behaves this way because his brain isn’t yet fully developed, but many parents ...
Rates of self-harm among teenagers have risen sharply over the last two decades, and several recent studies have indicated that children and adolescents diagnosed with ADHD are significantly more likely to harm themselves than their non-ADHD peers. The reasons behind this concerning correlation are complex, but appear linked to the impulsivity, depression and low self-esteem frequently seen in teenagers and ...
I love my family. My husband and I have been married for 23 years. We have six amazing children. I may be biased but I find them unique, creative, smart, energetic, and goodhearted. Of the six, five and my husband have severe combined type Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). We enjoy being together though there are times when we're all over ...
The human brain processes all sensory information whether or not you are fully aware of it. Most children are able ...
The last two years have been a period of prolonged stress and isolation for many people, leading to an increase ...
You may have been approached by your child’s teacher or you may have noticed yourself that your child is ...
