No More Pencils, No More Books: Helping Your Child Transition from School to Summer
Summer is here. Is your family ready for the summer routine? We have some ideas to help.
Read MorePlanning A Summer Day Trip? We’ve Got Tips To Make It A Good One
Day trips and family adventures are part of the excitement of the summer months. A little bit of planning can make sure ADHD doesn’t bring the fun to a halt.
Read MoreIs Your Teen Ready to Make Medication Decisions?
Teens are often reluctant to take medication as part of their treatment plans for ADHD. Is your teen ready to make decisions regarding medication?
Read MoreAsk the Specialist: I Don’t Have Insurance. How Do I Pay For Treatment?
Ask CHADD’s Health Information Specialist Question: I was recently diagnosed with ADHD. I was glad to get the diagnosis, because I’ve struggled all my life. I barely made it through high school and have had eight jobs in the past 20 years. Now I’m unemployed, again, I have no health insurance, and I don’t know…
Read MoreOrganize Your Health: How to Set Up and Maintain Your Medical Records
Whether recorded on paper or online, your medical records for ADHD are important. They are a written record of your mental health, and include information on evaluations, therapy, medications and the details of your treatment plan. Keeping this information handy enables you to be proactive in working with your treatment providers. You may think you’ll…
Read MoreWhen the News Discusses ADHD
Ask the Expert Highlight: The Representation of ADHD by the Media Featuring David Goodman, MD Watch Now Do you feel that sometimes the media doesn’t get it right about ADHD? Have you been frustrated—or angry or hurt—that a news report has missed the nuances of ADHD and instead seemed to go for a quick bite…
Read MoreOops! That Was Impulsive
We have all had the moment of wishing we could pull back the words or hoping to melt through the floor when we have said or done the wrong thing on impulse. But when you also have ADHD, it can seem like those moments come far too often. ADHD is characterized by impulsivity, often related…
Read MoreBreakfast Tips for Busy Minds
You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that it directly impacts your ability to maintain attention during the morning? “Quite simply, eating breakfast supports good health”, Kathy McManus, director of the Department of Nutrition at Harvard-affiliated Brigham and Women’s Hospital, tells the Harvard Heart Letter.…
Read MoreAre Your Mornings Difficult?
We know how ADHD can make your mornings difficult. Getting your children ready for the day or simply getting yourself out the door can be a challenge. Catch this special CHADD Video Highlight for tips on smoother mornings.
Read MoreStarting A New Habit With Exercise
You were born to move. And if you have ADHD, that movement can help more than your body—it can improve symptoms and help you manage your attention.
Read MoreExercise Can Help Improve ADHD Symptoms This Summer
Did you know that physical activity can help your child stay on task this summer? Exercising for as little as 20 minutes can help to decrease ADHD symptoms and improve attention. Making exercise a family event can help everyone improve their health.
Read MoreHelp Your High School Students Develop Motivation
Featuring Maggie Sibley, PhD Thursday, April 19, 3 p.m. Register Now Does your teen struggle with motivation? Most teens affected by ADHD have trouble becoming or staying motivated. In school, this directly impacts a student’s academic work. There are strategies you can use to help your teenaged students become more self-motived and self-directed. We will…
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