Adderall might have been a medication that was known to help people who had disorders with their focus and concentration, but today, the drug is known for far more than just its medical uses. The use of Adderall to be able to cope with normal life has become more prominent than ever, leading to a crisis that is hard to prevent. The use of Adderall to improve efficiency and focus is something that came to popularity after reports of athletes taking this to improve their productivity came forward. Soon after people across the world were now … [Read more...] about Adderall: The Harmful Workplace Drug Employees Are Turning To
ADD/ADHD
How to Get What Your Family Needs
Families are complex things and some people have more complex needs that others. From disabilities to mental health issues, learning difficulties to medical conditions, getting the support you need is vital to keeping the family happy and healthy together. However, sometimes it can feel like an uphill struggle to get exactly what you need and you need help to find a balance. Here are 3 ways that you can find a way to get what your family needs and be as prepared as you can be for family emergencies. Talk to Professionals There are lots of … [Read more...] about How to Get What Your Family Needs
7 Facts You Need to Know About ADHD
Living with ADHD is hard. Being the parent of someone with ADHD is hard. Being the teacher of someone with ADHD is hard. Together, with understanding, we can make it through, we can make a difference. October is National ADHD Awareness Month. Since my eldest son was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of six, I've done everything in my power to educate myself, to educate him, and to better understand how his mind perceives the world around him and to understand that my 'normal' is not his normal. I'd like to share 7 Facts You Need To Know … [Read more...] about 7 Facts You Need to Know About ADHD
Bedtime and the ADHD Child
Tomorrow is the first day of school for my 10-year-old and my 13-year-old ADHD child. That means a 8:00 p.m. shutdown of all games and televisions and a 9 p.m. lights out routine once again on school nights in the hopes that they will both be asleep by 10 p.m. The thought has crossed my mind to drug them with horse tranquilizers, but since I don't own a horse, and don't know a veterinarian, that's out of the question. The warm milk I can do ... if I could get them to drink it. (It's a joke about the tranquilizers people, don't go all crazy on … [Read more...] about Bedtime and the ADHD Child
Breakfast Ideas for the ADHD Child
Breakfast is vitally important - for all of us - as it is the fuel that jump starts your day and keeps you going. For children with ADHD, having high-protein foods in their diet is a must, along with cutting out the sugar but not taking away from the taste. We all know, if it doesn't taste and smell good - they are NOT touching it! ADHD children who are on stimulant medications have little to no appetite once they have taken their medication. To help you get the fuel that they need into their bodies in the morning before school, consider … [Read more...] about Breakfast Ideas for the ADHD Child
