In August the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for stronger warning labels for stimulant drugs used to treat attention deficit disorder (ADD). By Roon Frost |
Children learn about the world, other people and themselves through experiences and by trying things out. Here are a few ways you can bolster your child's learning skills: |
If your child has had an ADHD diagnosis and is struggling in school, he might not be getting the treatment he needs. |
 | You may wonder what is the difference between ADD and ADHD? ADHD is a childhood condition that affects the brain's impulse control and forward planning ability. ADHD is treatable, but an evaluation is needed to rule out other potential causes. By Sharon Hurley Hall |
Check out these basic activities for teaching self control to kids. By LuAnn Schindler |
Posting reward charts for kids not only shows progress made by your child, it allows both of you to set goals for her to work toward. By LuAnn Schindler |
Recognizing a trigger can prepare you for coping with temper tantrums in your child. Tantrums are a normal part of a child's development. As a parent, you can expect to observe a tantrum or two as your child grows. Depending on the outburst, you might find the situation easily overcome or difficult to manage. By LuAnn Schindler |
Although there is no conclusive evidence that a diet for ADHD alone can treat most cases of ADHD, the way a child eats can play a major role in managing ADHD and its symptoms. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
 | ADHD medications for children has traditionally been stimulants such as Ritalin. Doctors are now finding that some patients respond to non-stimulants, antidepressants and combinations of drug treatments and therapy. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
 | If you're interested in pursuing a drug-free ADHD therapy for your child, start with a psychologist who is known for treating disorders without using psychiatric drugs. By Diane Fitzpatrick |
