(HealthDay News) — Some adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may also experience excessive emotional reactions to everyday situations, a combination that appears to run in families. That’s the finding of a Massachusetts General Hospital study that included 83 participants — … Continue reading
I’m dropping my son off at morning daycare. There are three other children there already, and they’re playing with those rings you toss like a Frisbee. While I’m signing my son in, I hear him say, "I’ve got something that’s … Continue reading
As I’ve mentioned before, I am a veteran of numerous organizational methods. I think many adults with AD/HD are. We’re always looking for that magic organization bullet. When we come across a new method in the bookstore or in a … Continue reading
Do you ever wish that there was some way that you could slow your racing thoughts, learn to focus your attention better and calm your life down? If the answer is yes, what about meditation and yoga? Okay, you can … Continue reading
For me, parenting a child with ADHD is two parts love and one part frustration. I find myself saying, “But how could you forget to do that?” almost as many times as I say, “I love you, honey.” We know … Continue reading
As I recounted in Part I of this series, I came to the conclusion last fall that the after school program my son was attending was not suitable for him, and probably not for any child who was imperfect in … Continue reading
When my son started elementary school a couple of years ago, I was delighted to find that there was day care on the school grounds. He was in morning kindergarten, so he went there after school at 11 AM. I … Continue reading
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 ensure success. Even if your child is excited about summer camp or has already been … Continue reading
I used to drive my ex-husband crazy. Actually, I think what used to drive him crazy was my Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I’m not sure what else about me drove him crazy, but that was definitely an irritant. I was … Continue reading
Is there a bigger challenge for someone with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder than the holidays? So many things to keep track of, so many things to accomplish – all of them with a deadline. After planning twenty-five or so holiday … Continue reading
