Make sure you maintain eye contact when speaking with your child. Children will be less distracted if they are making eye contact while you are speaking. When giving instructions or directions, place a hand gently on their chin and hold their face so they cannot look away. This will help them to pay attention to what you are saying.
Use positive reinforcement more often than discipline. Although there may be times when disciplining your child is appropriate, it is more effective when used...
Parents who have a child having ADHD symptoms could probably fill a book with stories of how their child acted impulsively. I can still... Read more »
ADHD has three main symptoms: inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. In a previous post, we provided some ways parents can help their... Read more »
Let’s face it. Aggressive behavior is not fun to deal with and especially when you see it in your child. For many parents who have... Read more »
The number of shopping days until Christmas is quickly dwindling. If you don't yet have your shopping done, or haven't even started, you... Read more »
One of the major symptoms of ADHD is impulsiveness. This is reacting before thinking. Impulsiveness can appear in many different ways. Some... 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 »
When you, or your child, were first diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, what name did the doctor give it? Did they say ADD? Or maybe... Read more »
Over the years, we have seen specials on television, read books and articles, all on Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity. More often than... Read more »
Sleep Disorders are characterized by not being able to fall asleep, frequent waking, or sleep apnea. Dr. Jay Tarnow, in an article, ADHD and Sleep... Read more »
Often, diagnosis comes sometime after the age of 6. This happens for a number of reasons:The “terrible twos” have many similarities to... Read more »