Father of a child with ADHD writes about ADHD news, information, and current ADD/ADHD research.

Are You Taking Care Of Hyperactive Tots? Here Are A Few Parenting Solutions You Could Make Use Of!

Child rearing is regarded as the most difficult job that an individual could have, and raising tots is stressful even for seasoned dads and mums! Within a short length of time, toddlers are going to learn about independence, explore their environment, figure out how to walk and talk and be potty trained, among other key events. This is a lot for a preschooler to process, and if you have a little child, she / he is going to respond to diverse challenges in a multitude of ways, all of which might give you problems. This article tackles the child-rearing solutions that’ll be of great help to you and your toddler. Learning might be frightening to some small children; they do not know the things that you’re already accustomed to, and would require all the aid and support that they could ge Read More

Ask And You Will Receive: How To Get Your Kids Follow The Rules

Every parent would wish to have a magical list with rules engraved on it. If only there was a list where all the effective rules that indicate what kids are allowed and not allowed to do, parenting would have been a much easier job. If there was this list that specified how a parent should handle situations every time her son does something unacceptable, then disciplining kids would have not been as stressful. But actually, you and your child can make a magical list of rules right at home. According to most parenting experts, one of the most effective parenting techniques is engaging your kids in making the rules. When you let your child be involved in the rule making process, you will be more able to encourage positive behavior. Kids want to feel valued and important and by letting them share th Read More

ADHD Child Bill of Rights

I was cleaning up the hard drive on my laptop and I found the following text. I can’t remember where I found it and the author is listed as “unknown”, but there is a lot of good stuff here. It might be a good document to pass on to your child’s teacher to help them to understand how to teach and communicate with the ADHD child. Bill of Rights for Children with ADDHELP ME TO FOCUS … Please teach me through my sense of touch. I need “hands-on” and body movement.I NEED TO KNOW WHAT COMES NEXT … Please give me a structured environment where there is a dependable routine. Give me an advance warning if there will be changes.WAIT FOR ME, I’M STILL THINKING … Please allow me to go at my own pace. If I’m rushed, I get confused and upset. I’M Read More

ADHD Kids Find Relief in Video Games Study Claims

A first-of-its-kind survey is bringing great news to parents and children alike indicating that certain types of video games appear to have a therapeutic effect on ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). According to the survey conducted by Information Solutions Group on behalf of PopCap Games, “casual” video games appear to lessen symptoms of ADHD by increasing attention span, providing stress relief, and improving memory strength and focus. Moreover, because of the increased sense of accomplishment experienced in playing the games, survey respondents reported enjoying this form of therapy. Dr. Carl Arinoldo, a Stony Brook, New York-based psychologist of 25 years’ experience comments, “It seems that children with AD/HD often lack that sense of control that comes much more e Read More

7 Steps Toward Creating the Best Learning Environment for Your ADD/ ADHD Child

Your child can’t finish homework, he’s always moving, and he gets distracted easily… are these behaviors recognizable in your home? Students with Attention Deficit Disorder are easily distracted and they also can be a distraction to others. Attention Deficit Disorder is a syndrome characterized by serious and persistent difficulties in the following three specific areas: * Attention span * Impulse control * Hyperactivity (sometimes)   ADD/ ADHD is a chronic disorder that can begin in infancy and extend through adulthood, having negative effects on a child’s life at home, school, and within the community. It is conservatively estimated that 5-10% of our school-age population is affected by ADD ADHD. Establishing the proper learning environment at home can make all the Read More

Teaching Social Skills to the ADHD Child

One major problem with Attention Deficit Disorder/Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder kids is their difficulty in getting along with others – either because they are too shy or too aggressive. If your child is in this painful situation, here are a few things you can start doing in your family to help her get along better with others.1. Have a friendly home Teach your child how to make friends by making and keeping friends yourself. Besides, the children of their parents’ friends are often natural choices for friends for children. So have a friendly home and invite people over often. Be hospitable to other children, especially children with interests similar to your child’s – turn-taking, tracking conversations, and cooperating come more easily when children are involved Read More

Managing the ADD/ADHD Child in Public

It’s easy to just take your child to school and leave her home every time you want to do something useful or relax. But spending time with your ADD/ADHD child is an investment, and if you know or care to pick up something about ADD/ADHD behavior management, you might even end up having a good time with her. Here are some tips from a parent who has been there…1. Go to Green Areas You don’t need to be a scientist to know that areas with lots of greenery seem to calm ADHD children down, though scientific studies have shown this to be true. If you have a proper park or zoo nearby – not just a few square meters of grass surrounded by concrete – go there everyday with your kids (but even the patch of grass is better than nothing). If the park or zoo or picnic area is more than a Read More