Child anger issues in ADHD can be very challenging for parents. Children with ADHD often struggle with emotional dysregulation, leading to frequent and intense anger outbursts or "rage attacks." Understanding the root causes of ADHD and anger in children is essential for parents learning how to deal with an angry ADHD child. The impulsivity and poor emotional control associated with ...
There are multiple reasons why a child may be quieter than his (or her) peers. Due to natural variations in personality, some kids need a bit of extra time to warm up to new people and situations – a trait known as shyness. For others, social settings are a source of chronic and severe anxiety, to the point where the child ...
Like adults, kids often feel overwhelmed by the many commitments, choices, and interpersonal situations they must manage each day. Research suggests that school-aged children also experience significant anxiety resulting from global crises, such as the pandemic and climate change. Unfortunately, kids have far fewer tools for dealing with chronic stress than adults. Likewise, their still-developing brains are highly susceptible to ...
Does your child obsessively pick or pull at her skin or hair, sometimes to the point of injury? As distressing as this behaviour is to witness, it isn’t uncommon, especially in kids with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other conditions that affect sensory processing. In fact, researchers estimate that approximately three to five percent of the population will experience ...
Autism has been in the spotlight for many years. In movies, television, and novels, autistic characters are portrayed to have ...
Sometimes classroom behavior problems signal giftedness. Brad and Karen were at their wits end. Their grade school children once again ...
If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a ...
Whether your child is coping with a physical, intellectual, or psychological difference, talking about his (or her) disability is important. Your child will naturally look to you for insight and support as he navigates the world, so you’ll need to be prepared to act as his guide, even if you don’t have a disability yourself. Knowing how to ...
With climate change becoming an increasingly common theme in politics, news, and even entertainment, it’s no wonder more young people than ever seem concerned about the state of our environment. But that concern can become a mental health risk when it is too intense or not managed properly—and kids and teenagers can be particularly susceptible. Below, we’ll ...
The last two years have been a period of prolonged stress and isolation for many people, leading to an increase in restlessness, irritability, inattention, and other symptoms that resemble attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). As a result, a significant number of previously asymptomatic adults have begun to consider, or even actively pursue, an ADHD diagnosis. If you’re among those wondering ...
Parents of neurotypical children simply take it for granted that a school-aged child can get dressed on his own, feed himself at mealtimes, and complete other age-appropriate tasks. For the parents of children with learning disabilities or mental health issues, on the other hand, the normal progression from helpless infant to self-reliant adult is less clear. Sometimes these kids really ...
