Summer can mean getting outside to spend time in the park, hike through the woods, or explore the wilds of your backyard. For children with ADHD, there can be additional benefits to enjoying nature. A growing body of research indicates that children and adults who spend time in nature increase their ability to pay attention…

CHADD Webinar Highlight: ADHD, Executive Function, and The Art of Getting Kids to Listen Featuring Caroline Maguire, MEd Sometimes it seems like your child is purposely ignoring you. You’re frustrated and wondering if he’s being stubborn or just selfish in his behavior. Most often, though, it’s neither. Children develop executive function skills as part of…

It may be the middle of summer, but the school year will be here soon, judging by the number of back-to-school commercials popping up on TV and radio programs. During the last school year, the COVID-19 pandemic presented quite a different learning experience for most students in the United States. At-home learning, hybrid classrooms, staggered…

Ever wish you could take back impulsively said words or strong reactions during times of stress? One way you can become less reactive is through the practice of mindfulness. Mindfulness is a practice of becoming aware of the present moment and not reacting emotionally. It can be a helpful tool for individuals of any age…

Ask the Expert: Promoting Mental Health for Black Communities Featuring Harolyn M. E. Belcher, MD, MHS     Dr. Harolyn Belcher discusses the root causes of health disparities related to mental health conditions and treatment. She offers culturally responsive solutions to help promote mental health and wellness for Black children, youth, and families. Harolyn M.E.…

Melissa Dvorsky, PhD, and Samantha Margherio, MA, will receive CHADD’s 2021 Young Scientist Research Awards. These emerging researchers are making important contributions to the understanding of ADHD. Dr. Dvorsky and Ms. Margherio will receive $1,000 and recognition during the Virtual International Conference on ADHD, November 4–6. They will also receive a one-year professional membership, and…

Growing research on streptococcus, or strep infection, and changes in children’s behavior and mental health now includes a possible tie between strep and changes in ADHD symptoms for some children. Strep throat and other strep infections result from a bacterial infection and are usually treated with antibiotics. Some new research indicates the possibility that strep…

As the more relaxed summer months arrive, many parents of children with ADHD consider allowing them to take a break from their ADHD medication. Often called a “medication holiday,” such a break would usually occur during the summer vacation or weekends when their child doesn’t have homework. If you are considering a medication break for…

The first days of summer break might find your teenager sleeping in—maybe even until noon. Many teens greet the long break as a chance to catch up on their sleep, something they likely missed during the school year. For teens who have ADHD, sleep is an important way of helping to manage ADHD symptoms, but…

The US Food and Drug Administration approved two new medications for ADHD in the spring of 2021: Azstarys, a stimulant medication, and Qelbree, a nonstimulant. Both can be prescribed for children age six and older. Newly approved medications to treat ADHD can be promising, and these medications may fill in the gaps where other medications…

Summer is a great time to work with your children on developing and strengthening their time management and organizational skills. The opportunity to earn money during the school break is a good time to teach or reinforce money management skills that can help your child long into the future. CHADD’s free upcoming webinar series provides…