R.H.
Hello M.,
I am a mother of two beautiful kids, one is 24 years old son and one is 4 1/2 little girl. I didn't know until my son was 20 that he had ADHD and I believe my daughter has it too. They were total opposites though. My son was quiet and play nice with kids or without. My daughter is a fire ball of energy. Whe she doesn't know what to do she kicks the dogs or pours over a glass of water and touches whatever she know she is not supposed to do. My husband used to say a while back if she keeps getting into things she is not staying busy enough. Which was true. I had to plan more painting or puzzle times and play dough and she wants me with her constantly. I have started her on stuff from the Health food store and it helps them focus. I am not ready to have her tested and people tell me to watch the term ADHD because of the medicine they want to throw into your child. I'd rather do it the healthy way. Sugar is very, very bad for those kind of children. I try sugar free anything and lots of fruits and veggies and good proteins. She needs lots of sleep too. She had a TV in her room and would throw a fit when it was shut off at her set time. It took us two hours every night to get her to sleep and now without the TV she is more calm and easy at bedtime to deal with. I have gone to the Health food sites to try and help her that way. I don't know if this helps in anyway but good luck to you.
R. H.