Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, has been called one of the most common learning disorders. In 2019, experts estimated that roughly 5-7% of the world’s children meet the criteria for an ADHD diagnosis. 1 Despite its prevalence, it has historically been a much-misunderstood disorder. One that is sometimes attributed to poor parenting or character […]
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The ADHD Facts You Need To Know To Parent With Confidence
This guide provides a roadmap to the key ADHD facts you need to know, and issues that you will most likely need to navigate parenting an ADHD child. Whether you have recently received a diagnosis, or you are still in the evaluation stage, here are some guideposts to the road that lies ahead. So, […]
This Is What You Need To Know About Slow Processing Speed
Slow processing speed issues may cause your child to struggle in school and other areas. Find out how to help. If your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), you might have noticed that they take somewhat longer to complete certain tasks than other children. They also might have trouble following directions or they do […]
How To Recognize And Overcome Social Anxiety In Children
Social anxiety in kids can impair their functioning and sabotage individual potential. Learn how to recognize this potentially debilitating condition and strategies for overcoming social anxiety. On the surface, social anxiety may seem like a relatively minor concern. After all, many kids are shy at some point. And, it’s either not that big of a […]
Are You Sick And Tired Of Your Defiant Child? What You Need To Know About ODD Now
Facing a persistent pattern of persistent defiant, aggressive or argumentative behavior? Your defiant child could be developing oppositional defiant disorder. Learn more. Nothing quite pushes all of your parenting flaws and insecurities into sharp relief as a defiant child. Particularly a publicly defiant child. When you the grown up are met by spit-in-your-eye defiance to […]