ADHD & Nutrition: How What Your Child Eats Can Support Focus, Behavior, and Mood
A Surprising Tool To Help with ADHD If you're raising a child with ADHD, you’re likely familiar with the daily challenges of difficulty focusing, […]
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ADHD Medication, Learning, and the Need for a Whole-Brain Plan
Why this conversation matters Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions in kids today, and is […]
The ADHD Brain: Why Connectivity Matters for Focus, Attention, and Emotional Control
What’s Underneath the ADHD Behaviors When parents hear “ADHD,” they often think of inattention, fidgeting, or impulsive behavior. These outward signs […]
Building Better Focus: Helping Kids Hone Their Attention Skills All Summer Long
School may be out for the summer, but now is the perfect time to develop some critical skills that will give your kids a more successful start to the […]
Parent's Guide to Understanding and Managing Challenging Behaviors
Shelia and Josh have three kids; two, six, and eleven. By all external standards, they are mastering every stage of parenting. They appear to be the […]
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 […]
How 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 […]
Normal 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 […]
Water Play Activities That Help Improve an ADHD Student's Focus
The hot days of summer are the perfect time to break out the water play. Not only will this type of sensory activity help cool kids down and burn off […]