While the adverse impact of ADHD on children’s academic, behavioral, and social functioning is widely known, there is less awareness that ADHD is also associated with suboptimal health behaviors such as reduced physical activity, sleep difficulties, and elevated screen time.
For many individuals with ADHD, conflict will be a trigger for anxiety, stress, and avoidance. However, avoiding conflict can have negative consequences, including strained relationships, missed opportunities, and increased stress levels.
Children with ADHD are more likely than peers to be deficient in levels of certain minerals and fatty acids.
SOME PEOPLE FEEL THE NEED TO ALWAYS BE CORRECT. HERE ARE SOME POSSIBLE REASONS.
Disagreements are an inevitable part of life, and they can be especially challenging when they escalate into tense and heated situations.
Does your child go through extreme changes in mood and
behavior? Does your child get much more excited or much
more irritable than other kids? Do you notice that your child
goes through cycles of extreme highs and lows more often
than other children? Do these mood changes affect how your
child acts at school or at home?
Children with ADHD experience more obstacles in their path to success than the average student. The symptoms of ADHD, such as inability to pay attention, difficulty sitting still, and difficulty controlling impulses, can make it hard for children with ADHD to do well in school.
OCD is a mental health condition that causes repeated unwanted thoughts, called obsessions. This can trigger compulsions—the urge to do things over and over to deal with the troubling thoughts. You don’t need to have both to have OCD.
How Does Stress Feel? Learning how your body reacts when you become stressed and looking for those signs in the future can help reduce the physical effects. Here are some common signs of stress: Feeling angry, irritable or easily frustrated Trouble sleeping or wanting to sleep all the time Losing your temper with others Headaches … Read more
Hello!  First off, I hope you’re healthy and as isolated as possible in these jittery times.  If you are working from home maintain the same schedule as if you were at work. If your kids are at home make sure to schedule their day. Discuss your fears (and theirs) about COVAD-19 with your … Read more