Are you concerned about lead exposure and your child? Many parents, particularly those who live in areas with older water pipes or in homes built prior to 1978, worry about lead and the effect of possible exposure on their children. Lead is a strong toxin that can cause damage to young children’s developing brains. For…

When German physician Melchior Adam Weikard first wrote about attention disorders in children—what we now call ADHD—in 1775 he had to do it anonymously. People were so upset by his medical description that they attacked his character and trashed his book.  Our understanding of ADHD has grown greatly since then, but there are still some…

Has your preschool-aged child been diagnosed with ADHD? If so, a health care provider may recommend starting behavioral management, which includes parent training, as soon as possible. A lot of brain development is happening during these years, making it a good time for your child to learn positive behaviors. When it comes to treatment for…