The number one medication during the past 50 years for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders, ADHD has been oral medication containing Methylphenidate. Parents and schools have been administering pills to children in order to help with the symptoms of ADHD for years with many children finding great benefits. But, as is the case with many helpful medications pill taking often comes with negative side effects as well as social issues. As a mother I have tried to avoid medicating my children any more than is absolutely necessary. I have a hard time giving my grade school child pills in the morning, … Continue reading →