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iPad at the Dining Table?
I just read Naomi Simson’s post, “Electronic Babysitters Turning Brains to Mush”, and found her post particularly interesting on the heels of my post, “Bring Back Phone Calls!” It seems the use of electronics in parenting is the latest point … Continue reading
Posted in General
Tagged children, hidden disabilities, invisable disabilities, iPad, Parenting
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Bring Back Phone Calls!
Over the past few years, there has been an increasing number of young people in my practice who, once on their own, become incapacitated at the mere thought of making a phone call. These young adults grew up in the … Continue reading
Posted in Anxiety, General
Tagged anxiety, communication, communication skills, messaging, phone anxiety, phone communication, Telephone call, text messaging, texting, texts, young adults
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A Tribute to All Struggling Dad’s of ADD* Children: Part One
*For the purposes of this article, the term ADD refers to both ADD and ADHD. The Reluctant Dad This Father’s Day I want to call attention to those fathers for whom parenting their ADD* children did not come naturally. Dads … Continue reading
How To Be An Ideal Dad to Your ADHD Child
Updated June 13, 2012 Be a Dad Deserving of Celebration Father’s Day is a day to celebrate our Dads. Traditionally, the day is set aside for father and children to spend some time together. Gifts and cards are given, and … Continue reading
Posted in ADHD and Parenting, Dads
Tagged ADHD Child, ADHD Dad, ADHD Father's Day, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Celebrate Dad, Child, Dad, Dad of ADD, Dad of ADHD, DADDY, Family, Father, fathers day, Home, Ideal Dad, Mother, Parent
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ADHD Medication and Summer Heat – Part 2
Be Proactive To Avoid Heat Exhaustion: Many ADHD medications, as well as medications for other conditions, increase the body’s sensitivity to the heat or sun. Heat/Sun sensitivity often occurs when medication combines with proteins in the skin to form substances … Continue reading
ADHD Medication & Summer Heat – Part I
Updated June, 2019 Know ADHD Med Side Effects: Many ADHD medications increase one’s sensitivity to the sun and heat, increasing chances of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. If you, or your loved one, are taking medication for ADHD, check the listed … Continue reading
Posted in Medical, Medication
Tagged ADHD and Heat, ADHD and Heat exhaustion, ADHD and heat stroke, ADHD and Sun, Adhd heat exhaustion, AdHD heat stroke, ADHD meds heat, ADHD meds heat stroke, ADHD meds sunstroke, ADHD sunstroke, heat exhaustion, Heat illness, heat stroke, medicine and heat exhaustion, medicine and heat stroke, Sun, Sunburn
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Preparing for Your First Visit to Your ADHD Doctor – Part III: Getting Ready for the Appointment
Getting Ready for the Appointment: If you made the doctor’s appointment before seeing the office, read Part One, Preparing for Your First Visit to Your ADHD Doctor. Make every effort to visit the doctor’s office before the appointment, if you … Continue reading
Preparing for Your First Visit to Your ADHD Doctor – Part IV: Getting Organized
Get Organized: Purchase: 3 ring showcase binder tabbed 3 ring binder dividers lined loose leaf paper a 3-ring CLOTH pencil case a portable 3 ring-3 hole punch 2 different color highlighters 2 NEW pens 2 different size, brightly … Continue reading
Posted in Doctors, General, Medical
Tagged ADD advice, ADD and ADHD, ADD Doctor, ADD Help, ADD Moms, ADD mothering, ADD Mothers, ADD Parenting, ADD Psychiatrist, ADD stress, ADHD, adhd advice, ADHD Child, ADHD Coach, ADHD Coaching, ADHD Doctor, ADHD Help, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Behavior, Child, Child and Adolescent, Disorders
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Preparing for Your First Visit to Your ADHD Doctor – Part II: Make Your Appointment
Make Your Appointment: Now that you have chosen your doctor, it is time to make the first appointment. Before making that phone call, be sure to check your work and social calendars, your children’s school calendar, and their extracurricular activity … Continue reading
Unsung Heroes: Mothers of ADHD Children: Part Four
Moms: Re-evaluate Your Priorities: With so many demands on the mothers of ADHD children, it is easy to lose oneself in the midst of caring for your children. The most important thing a mother can do for her children is … Continue reading
Posted in Moms
Tagged ADD and ADHD, ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Child, Disorders, Health, Mental Health, Parent
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