ADHD Weekly 2016-03-24

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Pay Attention Longer With Breakfast

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? Stimulant medications can suppress appetite for many people. With children, especially, this can make it hard to be sure they are getting enough nutrients and calories. There…



To Recess or Not to Recess for Kids with ADHD?

Join the discussion. Amid the recent failure of Florida parents to pass a senate measure to guarantee recess for elementary school children and continued national spotlight on academic standards, recess is getting pushed aside. For elementary children with ADHD, recess is more than one of the favorite parts of the school day—it’s vital as a…



Ask the Specialist: Talking to Teens about Healthy Dating

Q: My 15-year-old is interested in another young person at her high school but I’m not sure if I should let her start dating. She’s had difficulties with some friends in the past, including one friend who demanded all of her time. – Mom in Arkansas A: ADHD complicates friendships for many teens and it…