Topic: ADHD parenting tips

How to Help Your Child Develop Effective Time Management Skills

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Time is our most precious resource, but few of us know how to manage it properly: According to research, less than one in five people employ any formal time management system. In addition to having a detrimental impact on productivity, this lack of time management contributes to multiple physical and mental health concerns, including reduced sleep quality and higher rates ...

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Is This ADHD or Just a Spirited Child with High Energy?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

ADHD is notoriously difficult to differentiate from typical childhood behaviour. Small children are often hyperactive, impulsive, and moody because their executive functioning skills haven’t developed fully, which mimics the deficits seen in those with ADHD. For this reason, most experts recommend waiting until a child is five or six years old before pursuing ADHD screening (unless the child’s ...

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6 Tips For Discussing ADHD With Your Child’s Teacher

Dr. Tali Shenfield

Though most kids with ADHD demonstrate classic signs of the condition - like hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity - no two cases of ADHD are exactly alike. When your child has ADHD, it’s therefore important to discuss his specific symptoms and needs with his teacher. By knowing exactly how ADHD affects your child, the teacher can create effective social and ...

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Executive Functioning 101: A Comprehensive Guide to Addressing Executive Function Issues

Editorial Team

Executive functioning—often likened to the "command center" of our cognitive abilities—holds a pivotal role in a child's journey through learning and development. These vital skills, encompassing planning, organizing, time management, and problem-solving pave the way for academic achievements and form the foundation for healthy emotional and mental development. Particularly for kids with ADHD, who frequently navigate through the ...

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ADHD and Insomnia: How to Help Your Child Sleep Better

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ADHD and insomnia are often intertwined. Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle to get adequate, restful sleep. Whether it's having trouble settling down at bedtime, waking frequently during the night, or rising too early in the morning, insomnia is a common complaint for kids with ADHD. The reasons behind this sleep disruption are complex and multifaceted. In ...

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Can Your Young Child be Misdiagnosed with ADHD?

Dr. Tali Shenfield

  Misdiagnosed ADHD is a common issue that parents face when seeking treatment for their children's attention and behavior issues. ADHD symptoms can often be mistaken for other conditions like anxiety, autism, or bipolar disorder, leading to inaccurate diagnoses and ineffective treatment plans. In fact, the question of "can ADHD be misdiagnosed as autism" is highly relevant, as research shows ...

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8 Strategies to Use When Your ADHD Child is Angry

Dr. Tali Shenfield

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 ...

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Six Research-Based Strategies to Help Your Child Overcome BFRB

Dr. Tali Shenfield

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 ...

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