ADHD and exercise

June 17, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

some clinical research on the benefits of exercise and reducing symptoms of ADHD http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1755296616301144  

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Fish oil for ADHD

June 17, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Some research on measurable clinical benefits of fish oil to reduce ADHD symptoms: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00213-016-4471-y

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ADHD vs. Thyroid disorder

June 17, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

Symptoms of ADHD and a thyroid disorder can be quite similar: https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/here-there-and-everywhere/201706/is-it-adhd-or-thyroid-disorder  

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Parents’ use of smartphones

June 16, 2017  |   For parents of children   |   Click on title to comment!

A new study out of Illinois State University suggests that young children whose parents interrupt family time by pulling out their smartphones or tablets:   http://www.webmd.com/children/news/20170615/when-parents-focus-on-smartphones-kids-misbehaving-can-rise#1 http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=204671  

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Grit, resilience, and growth mindset

June 13, 2017  |   For parents of children,For parents of teenagers   |   Click on title to comment!

On the importance of teaching kids a growth mindset   Teens Benefit From a Growth Mindset (Hard Work Matters)  

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