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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…
Our journey with Play Attention began in the summer of 2018 when I was searching for a solution for my son. Because of a blood infection at birth, he suffered some physical setbacks and some mental ones which seemed to be unexplainable, even by experts. We knew that his memory was not working correctly, but…
mind·ful·ness ˈmīn(d)f(ə)lnəs/ noun 1. the quality or state of being conscious or aware of something. 2. a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. There has been a lot of discussion on how mindfulness can…
Numerous studies indicate that as our use of technology has increased our ability to sustain focus and pay attention to detail has decreased. A recent study briefed by EducationDive and published in Education Week shows that educators are weighing in on this heavily debated topic. Educators are stating that our teens’ devices are also impeding their learning. In this study,…
Exercise used to be just about sculpting our bodies, burning calories, and improving our physical health. Now research has shown that we also need exercise for a healthy brain. If you have ADHD, regular exercise may be especially helpful since it can improve focus and cognitive processing. The latest trend in workout classes integrates Mindfulness…
