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Is There Such a Thing as an ADHD Diet?
Could food be the thing to cure ADHD? A study done at the Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago found just that. There is much debate about how to help kids…
When Your Other Kids Are Growing Up with a Sibling with ADHD
…a sibling with ADHD… Having a ghost child is the unintended consequence of parenting one child with ADHD and one without. I deferred to my ADHD child out of self-preservation,…
Is It Neurodiversity or Bad Parenting?
…Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Neurodiversity is not viewed as a deficit, but as natural variations of the human brain. ADHD is characterized by differences in attention,…
Going Back to School with an IEP
…affect the student’s ability to learn and demonstrate learning.” We have a son with an IEP specific to the fact that he has ADHD and Generalized Anxiety Disorder, and a…
Consequences and Misunderstandings from My Son’s Autism Diagnosis
…self-regulation, and social skills. She recommended that we have him assessed for ADHD and autism to better understand how to support him at school and at home and to better…
A Kids’ Book to Help Children Understand Depressed Parents
…using books to impart a lesson or promote understanding was nothing new to me. As a parent, it became more personal when my son was diagnosed with ADHD. Books about…
8 Ways to Make Busy School Mornings Less Stressful
…And there’s no TV or iPad until teeth and hair are done and shoes are on. My oldest has ADHD and mornings are tough on both of us. By setting…
Everything You Need to Know About Enuresis aka Bedwetting
…ADHD. When will my child stop wetting the bed? The CPS states that by five years of age, 15% of children wet the bed. By eight, that number decreases to…
The Burnt-Out Parents’ Guide to Must-Have Gifts for Kids of Every Age
…Sensory Swing What it is: Commonly used by Occupational Therapists for folks with processing disorder, ADHD, or on the autism spectrum, these cocoon-like fabric swings are multi-use and can provide…
Why a Visit to the Optometrist Should Be On Your Back-to-School List
…materials, it’s no wonder having optimal eyesight for our kids is so important! Unfortunately, vision problems are often misdiagnosed as learning and behavioural difficulties, such as dyslexia and ADHD. Additionally,…