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Some advice on life based on lessons learned as a psychologist: http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2016/02/21/8-things-ive-learned-from-being-a-psychotherapist/  

A new study suggests  that, for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), fidgeting and squirming is not a sign of distraction, but is a sign of mental effort and purpose. These behaviors appear to be directly linked to working memory processes—that is, the active ordering or updating of information in their minds: http://mentalfloss.com/article/75962/fidgeting-may-help-kids-adhd-concentrate-study-finds https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160222111106.htm […]

A interesting discussion with Ned Hallowell, a leading expert in ADHD: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/02/24/what-many-parents-and-teachers-dont-understand-about-adhd-in-kids-part-2/  

A new study found that children who were physically active while they got lessons had significantly higher scores in math and spelling than their peers who didn’t exercise during class. http://www.foxnews.com/health/2016/02/24/can-kids-learn-more-when-exercise-during-lessons.html  

Effecting change can be a slow and difficult process. Most real behavioral change boils down to the altering of habits. While this sounds simple enough, just because it is simple does not mean it is easy. Anyone who has tried to change his habits can tell you it usually isn’t. This is due to several […]