There are nights when it seems as though your child is never going to settle down and go to sleep. Children who have ADHD tend to have quite a bit of difficulty calming down and laying still, two things one must do in order to be able to sleep. You could try reading them a children’s book called “Monkey Mind”, by Phoebe Lee. It is a story that kids with ADHD might be able to relate to. It seems like an incredibly unfair quirk of Fate that kids who have ADHD are so dramatically affected by a lack of sleep. … Continue reading →

A study was done that focused on the affect of lack of sleep on preschool aged children. I bet that most parents can pretty much guess some of the results, based on how their preschoolers behave after not getting enough sleep. The more interesting part of the study reveals that kids who didn’t get enough sleep when they were preschoolers exhibited more symptoms of ADHD then were typical when those children reached kindergarten. What does your preschooler do when he or she is overtired? Many preschoolers who are lacking sleep can get giddy, giggly, and hyperactive. Your child who lacks … Continue reading →

It is not always easy to differentiate between a preschooler who has ADHD and a preschooler who is, well, acting “typical” for his or her age. Researchers that have used brain imaging scans on young children have found something interesting. There is a difference in the brain development of very young children who have early symptoms of ADHD that is not the same as the brain development of their peers. It can sometimes be difficult to determine if a preschooler, or younger child, is exhibiting symptoms of ADHD. This becomes rather obvious to parents that take their preschooler with them … Continue reading →

Parents of children who have ADHD understand that there are no simple, quick, answers about how to help their child. Treatment for ADHD can include medication and behavior modification, and those things take time before they can become effective. What about trying some positive feedback? At least one researcher thinks it could help. Think for a moment about something you were working on that was difficult for you. It should be something that you didn’t find particularly fun, and that took a long time before you saw any results. For many people, this could describe a diet. Most people do … Continue reading →

One of the signs that a child might have ADHD is that the child has extreme difficulties with concentration. This doesn’t mean that he or she is never able to focus on anything, ever, though. Kids who have ADHD often find it easy to focus on information that is on a television or computer screen. It may sound contradictory, but there are some good reasons why this happens. Children who have ADHD often find it difficult to concentrate when they are in a school environment. This is one of the first signs of ADHD that a teacher will pick up … Continue reading →

A study that was published in Archives of Disease in Childhood says that babies who cry excessively, and who have problems with feeding and with sleeping, are at a greater risk of developing ADHD when they are older. This is one of many studies that has been in the media lately regarding ADHD, it’s potential causes, and the possible early warning signs. There seems to be a whole lot of studies lately that have attempted to determine what the cause of ADHD is. Other studies seem to be pointing out what could be an early warning sign that a child … Continue reading →

A study in Sweden has found an interesting link between premature birth, and a diagnosis of ADHD. The earlier a baby is born, the more likely that baby will eventually be diagnosed with ADHD. This might be something for mothers to consider before scheduling a cesarean birth. There seems to be a lot of different studies that are focusing on premature birth in the news lately. Some of these studies focus on trying to discover the cause behind premature births. Others searched for correlations between a mother who was herself born prematurely, and the likelihood that her pregnancy will result … Continue reading →

ADHD is something that you have probably heard a lot about. A quick Google search will bring up tons of articles that mention ADHD. This is a neurobehavioral disorder that has become rather well recognized by doctors, educators, and the general public. As such, you may have heard a lot of information, and a lot of misinformation about it. How can you tell if your child might have ADHD? There are some signs that could indicate that your child may have ADHD. However, since many of these symptoms are something that a child who does not have ADHD may experience … Continue reading →

If your child has been diagnosed with ADHD, it is understandable if you have concerns about how this condition will affect your child’s future. There have been a few studies done that seem to have found an association between having ADHD and developing an addiction to nicotine and alcohol as an adult. However, these studies do not mean that all children who have ADHD are doomed to become addicted to substances. It’s somewhat inconclusive. There was a study done that indicated an “association” between a childhood diagnosis of ADHD and a later dependence on nicotine and alcohol later in life. … Continue reading →

It can be a touchy subject. You are very aware that your child has been diagnosed with ADHD. Your child might have a clue that something about him or her isn’t exactly the same as all the other kids, but hasn’t yet picked up on what, exactly, is the reason why. Or, even worse, it’s possible that your child is blissfully unaware that he or she as any special needs at all. How do you tell your child that he or she has ADHD? Before you even begin to consider how to have what could be a difficult conversation with … Continue reading →