Your child is not focusing - he or she (we'll say he for the purposes of the discussion) are fidgety, moody, quick to anger, has focusing problems, simply cannot sit still and you assume -ADD. Well, it's certainly possible it is ADD, but health experts want you to consider something else - sleep apnea.
According to ENT doctors, enlarged tonsils can cause obstructive sleep apnea in kids. That means poor sleep quality and lots of interrupted sleep. That translates to school work and...
Sleep is probably the most scrutinized and discussed aspect of a baby-child-teen's care. Of course we all expect newborns to wake up....a... Read more »
Summer camp can be a wonderful experience for kids with ADHD, if it's a successful experience. There are some things you can do to help... Read more »
If you have a child who snores at night, has frequent colds and upper respiratory infections and as a result of these issues sleeps... Read more »
I am going to give you a profile of a child and you can tell me if this sounds familiar: This child does not need a lot of sleep and... Read more »
Dr. Russell Barkley has listed a number of statistics concerning ADHD: A classroom with 30 students will have between 1 and 3 children... Read more »
Children with ADD/ADHD sometimes have a hard time falling asleep. They may toss and turn or they may just not be able to shut down their thoughts... Read more »
Consistently work with teachers. Create a system of communication that will allow you to know on a daily or weekly basis how your child is doing in... Read more »
Drugmaker GlaxoSmithKline has added a dose counter to two formulations of Flovent. The new dose counter is intended to make it easier for parents and... Read more »
High school graduation can signify many things: an entry into the adult world, the end of childhood, the beginning of working full time or maybe... Read more »
The excitement and anticipation that comes along with the holiday season is sometimes overwhelming for children, especially those with ADHD. ... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
