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Morning Routine for Families: Get to Work and School on Time
How I Fixed My ADHD Family’s Morning Routine A smart morning routine — thoughtfully planned and religiously executed — can reduce your family’s daily chaos and stress, though it won’t happen instantly. The trick is exercising patience and praise as you follow these guidelines for getting everyone dressed, fed, and out the door on time […]
When the Tinsel Hits the Fan: How to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns
Routines are therapeutic for children with ADHD, who benefit from clear expectations and reliable schedules. And nothing throws a routine out of whack like the holidays. Given those two truths, ADD expert Edward Hallowell, M.D., for Additude Magazine, explains how to prep for the season so everyone actually enjoys it. The holiday whirlwind is kicking […]
How to make friends: A Guide for Kids with ADHD
How to Make Friends: A Guide for Kids with ADHD (and Their Parents, Too)
Myth #8: Only Boys Have ADHD
Fact: Boys are diagnosed two to three times as often as girls, but about 4.2% of girls have received a diagnosis of ADHD at some point in their life. (And that’s not none!)
Myth #7: Everyone Has A Little ADHD!
Fact: Everyone does not have a physical difference in their brain
When people say things like, “Everyone has a little bit of ADHD these days!” they mean everyone exhibits some behaviours like the symptoms of ADHD.
Myth #6 ADHD is Caused by Bad Parenting
FACT: Parents do not cause ADHD. The disorder comes from the accumulation of many environmental and genetic risk factors.