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It’s My Birthday. Will You Do Me a Favor?
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It’s February 3rd, 2012 and that means I’m one year older today.
ADHD & New Year’s Resolutions
Posted by: | CommentsToday is January 4, 2012, and I sent an email today to my email subscribers asking them two simple questions:
- What is your #1 New Years Resolution this year?
- Have you achieved your New Years Resolutions in the past?
ADHD Medication: How To Decide
Posted by: | CommentsWhen it comes to making a decision about whether to use a medication for ADD/ADHD or not, many people struggle with this… There is so much misinformation out there, that people are worried about making the wrong decision, and whether they will be judged for it…
Practice Gratitude Regulary
Posted by: | CommentsThis past week, it was US Thanksgiving. When it’s Thanksgiving, people (generally) have a great time with friends and family, and have a wonderful, satisfying meal together.
And… most people take some time to consider what they are thankful for.
Long Term Stimulant Use Improves School Grades
Posted by: | CommentsWhen kids or teens are diagnosed with ADD/ADHD, doctors generally recommend medication to help to control the symptoms.The most commonly used medications include the stimulant medications – namely medicines like: Concerta, Adderall, Adderall XR, Vyvanse, Metadate CD, Ritalin LA, Methylphenidate, Dextroamphetamine, and others.
Stop Your Child’s Negative Thoughts
Posted by: | CommentsKids and teens with ADD/ADHD often have what we can call: “Gremlins”. These can also be called: ANTS = Automatic Negative Thoughts.
Everybody gets these, but automatic negative thoughts can be particularly difficult and damaging to kids and teens with ADHD.
Adult ADHD: Surviving The Holidays
Posted by: | CommentsThe Holidays can be a very stressful time for everyone – but it’s especially difficult for Adults with ADD/ADHD.
There are so many details to take care of, including:
- Decorations
- Cards
- Gifts
- Events
- Food…
- And the list goes on and on…
Action Signs For Children’s Mental Health
Posted by: | CommentsDespite progress that has been made in children’s mental health, research repeatedly shows that greater than 75% of children with diagnosable and treatable mental health conditions do not get the proper diagnosis or treatment. To address this, in 2001, the US Surgeon General called for the development of some “warning signs” or “action signs” to help to identify children at risk. It was a large task – which some of the top American scientists have been working on since the Surgeon General’s call to action. Today – on October 28, 2011, the scientific paper, as well as a toolkit are being released to the public.
Procrastination in ADHD Kids and Teens
Posted by: | CommentsDoes your ADD or ADHD child procrastinate a lot? If you’re like most parents, the answer is yes. And it likely leads to frustration, hassles, and maybe even battles.
And most parents are thinking: ” This whole thing could have been avoided, if my son (or daughter) didn’t leave this till the last minute!”
