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ADHD? Tips for Better Sleep, Diet, & Exercise Routines The end of summer is near and back-to-school time is here. If your family’s summer consisted of lazy days and sleeping late, it's time to get back to a healthy, structured routine. This can be especially difficult if you or your child have ADHD. Routines are critical…
ADHD - Friendship Destroyer? Social skills and building relationships can be a challenge for children and adults with ADHD. Issues with social skills usually stem from the inability to pay attention to social cues that others take for granted. They also are challenged with impulsivity that leads to a multitude of difficulties, from hurting someone’s…
How teachers can motivate students with ADHD It's back to school time! Let's focus on student success. Play Attention can improve student motivation and success. We will develop a customized plan for your child/student that will improve attention, self-regulation, and executive function. Your Play Attention plan will guide your child/student to success! Call 800-788-6786 for your…
Healthy Eating for Teens with ADHD. How to motivate your teen to make healthy choices. Getting your teenagers to make healthy food choices can be a challenge. You want them to be independent, but you also want to guide them in the right direction. If your teen has ADHD they might also be struggling with…
Why does my child seem so angry? The ADHD - ODD ConnectionEver find yourself wondering why your child with ADHD is sometimes aggressive, has emotional outbursts, or is constantly argumentative? We know that there are behavioral issues associated with ADHD. However, many parents have to deal with more severe discipline issues on a daily basis. According to…
Back to School & Motivating your ADHD Child Summer is ending and it's time to go back to school. This time can present motivational challenges for any student, but it is especially difficult for students with ADHD. There are some strategies you can use to help your child. PsychCentral has provided some tips that can be used…
Transitioning from the lazy days of summer to a new school year can be challenging for all children but especially for children with ADHD. The anticipation and unfamiliarity of a new building, new friends, and new teachers can all lead to lots of anxiety. Tour the school: Take a trip to the school with your…
Practicing Mindfulness guides you to the present moment, quiets the mind, and promotes relaxation. If your ADHD symptoms are creating sleep problems, Mindfulness training may help you get to sleep faster and feel rested in the morning. A research team analyzed studies on Mindfulness and sleep between 2012 to 2016 and found each study showed Mindfulness-based interventions…
happy young teenage girl sitting in the car, showing keys Teens with ADHD have a 62% higher risk of an automobile accident within their first month of driving A recent study published in Healthline and conducted by The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) indicates that teens with ADHD have a 62% higher risk of an automobile accident within…
Quick Snacks That Provide a Powerful Brain Boost! If you need a quick snack with a brain boost, you may want to reach for something with Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. A double blind study from the University of Gothenburg in Sweden found that symptoms of ADHD (inattentive type) improved in 35% of their participants after taking…
