The Science Behind Focus and Distraction
Focus. Ignore your brother so you can finish your work. Pay attention. Are you listening? How can you play video games for hours but need help …
Read the ArticleADHD: Beyond Medication
Parents, physicians, and the Centers for Disease Control agree that when it comes to approaching attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in …
Read the ArticleADHD in Adults: Symptoms, Effects, and Help
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, does not just affect kids. An estimated 30% to 70% of children with ADHD continue to experience …
Read the ArticleWhy Kids with ADHD are More Prone to Lying
Do your kids lie? Any child will tell a lie from time to time. But, if your child has ADHD, he or she probably lies more often than others. This …
Read the ArticleHow to Stay Focused at School Despite Holiday Distractions
As the holidays approach along with the promise of an extended break from schoolwork, students may get distracted from work in the classroom. Many …
Read the ArticleFamily Gathering Survival Tips for Families with Hyperactive Kids
Children with ADHD and other hyperactive kids can have difficulty navigating family gatherings. This is especially the case during the holidays when …
Read the ArticleOctober is Learning Disabilities/ADHD/Dyslexia Awareness Month. What Can You Do to Make a Difference?
"Awareness is the greatest agent for change." — Eckhart Tolle Within the United States, approximately one in five children experience attention and …
Read the ArticleNormal Attention Span Expectations By Age
"Pay attention!" "Focus!" "Just two more pages, then you can take a break." Sound familiar? Virtually all parents have tried pleading with their kids …
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