Explore tips, tools, and success stories for helping children with ADHD thrive—finding focus, building confidence, and unlocking their strengths.
- by systemOriginally published at: How Family Dynamics Shape ADHD and How to Build Stronger Bonds – Mamapedia™ Parenting a child with ADHD and behavioral hyperactivity often requires extraordinary patience, creativity, and adaptability, as the challenges of hyperactivity can test even the strongest parent-child bonds. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by systemExplore tips, tools, and success stories for helping children with ADHD thrive—finding focus, building confidence, and unlocking their strengths. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by catntxsMy 6 yr old was just diagnosed with this. I am looking for a really good therapist for Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Integration Therapy and/or Behavioral Therapy. I hate the thought of going from one to another therapists looking for the right one. Anyone have any recommendations? I live in Meyerland area. 1 post – […]
- by 2not3Hi Moms, My son is being treated for ADHD symptoms and we have gone through 2 psychiatrists and have not found one that we feel is 'right' for our family. They have been competent and i trusted them, just not very personal. I feel like we need that personal attention or we will be stuck […]
- by erikadelgado_chcMy son is 6yrs old. Since preschool had problems really focus or concentrate on his work, often won't do it, he has very high and very low emotional outburst and is most of the time disruptive in class.Some days its impossible for him.He tends to give up and act like a rock. LATELY he has […]
- by luciep819My son just turned 9 and was diagnosed with ADHD 3 years ago. Our wonderful pediatrician has been closely monitoring him and we have adjusted his meds accordingly. She has been helpful in giving other ideas in addition to the medication to help him focus and stay on task and organized. His ADHD "behaviors" include […]
- by walters9603We went the med. route with counseling for almost 4yrs. for my now 10 year old son. We figured the doctors knew, the divorce, and other changes made it necessary. After he got so skinny and we'd tried 4 med. with no answers. We took him off and searched some more, BECAUSE the school insisted […]
- by Renee_CMy 10 yr old son was diagnosed with ADHD 2 yrs ago. We decided to hold off on medicating him and try other methods of treatment. For the first year or so we were able to make big changes thru diet and behavior management. This year however, his ADHD seems to be getting worse and […]
- by jurcis2000Did anybody knows about Intuniv(guanfacine),whats for ADHD 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by Kimberly_C5Hi Ladies, I've been reading various news articles on the net about schools using stability balls as seats in classrooms. I've also seen that there have been studies done that shows it helps children with ADHD. Has anyone ever tried it with thier child? Did it help? I don't mean to be rude, but I'm […]
- by sufigHi, Mamas, Hoping others have had more success than I in dealing with an ADD son. He is 20 now, refused Ritalin years ago and barely slogged through high school. Now on his third jr college in 3 yrs., just fired from the third job he has had in as long — and this time […]
- by catsikoramy 4 and a half year old has adhd and odd and he is using a lot of potty talk and we cannot nip it in the bud. we have tried everything.take things away from him,time out explain it to him and he thinks it is so funny!! And I explained it to him and […]
- by ntunewithuHi, I'm just wondering and curious if any of you moms on here have tried this diet for your child with ADHD. My son hasn't been officially diagnosed with ADHD but shows many of the symptoms. I know some try it and notice no change while others say it helped a lot. Also, any luck […]
- by eliasmadnjI belong to a yoga studio with a great teacher who specializes in children with special needs. We have 2 children who are interested in taking the class, but need a couple more to warrant offering the class. For anyone who practices yoga, we know what a great stress reliever it is! I have an […]
- by Stephani_LackeyAfter years of observation my 7 yr old son's pediatrician has now decided it to time to take the next step in having him evaluated by a psychologist/psychiatrist for ADD/ADHD, etc. I have a list of recommended physicians and counselors from his Dr. Has anyone had any personal experience with Barbara Groussman, Dan Cox, or […]
- by erinfujimotoHi Everyone – Our 7 year old son was diagnosed with ADHD last year. Without going into a lot of detail (it's just too much to write about), things are getting overwhelming. He has been seen by a psychiatrist, but the social worker we saw twice is no longer there. We need a counselor who […]
- by Elizabeth_ci am a preschool teacher with adhd, my daughter has it and i have a few students who i am reasonably sure have it. my question is does any one have any other ideas on sensory/fidgit toys i can use for myself, my daughter or my students? i have used tiny porcupine balls, rolled up […]
- by krdcunha_1My son is 7 and has ADHD. He also has mild Asperger's. He has been receiving medication through his pediatrician but at this point we feel that she doesn't know enough about the medications and want him to see someone who knows all the ins and outs of the different medications. If you know of […]
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- by danak1892My DS just started the 2nd grade. He was diagnosed with ADHD in early 1st grade. He's been sent home with note after note, phone call after phone call about his behavior in class. Nick is a bright boy with good grades. He is generally a happy and outgoing child. The kids are alienating him […]