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How to help ADHD Kids Learn Social Skills and Gain Friends

ADHD affects more than just behaviour and academic performance – most kids with ADHD have trouble socialising with other kids and building friendships. The ADHD symptoms they exhibit, such as...

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9 Tips to help ADHD children perform better in school

Children who have ADHD will find it more difficult to cope in school, because symptoms like inattentiveness, impulsiveness and hyperactivity can get in the way of learning. Yet despite this, with the...

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Raising a child with ADHD is not an easy task

Raising a child with ADHD is not an easy task. There’s no such thing as the perfect way to do it and there will be days that will feel really frustrating. Yet there are things you can do to make life...

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Things to Remember about your ADHD Child

In order to manage your ADHD child’s condition, you first have to understand what they are going through. It’s vitally important that we know by heart the characteristics that are most commonly present...

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ADHD and Food Sensitivities

Changing a child’s diet is one of the alternative approaches that some parents consider when trying to manage their child’s ADHD.  Certain foods can have significant effects on behaviour – increasing...

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ADHD and Sleep Problems

One of the problem that many parents of ADHD kids face is getting their kids settled and off to sleep at night. Often the hyperactivity and impulsiveness that comes with ADHD creates sleep problems...

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Choosing the Right Sports for Children with ADHD

Children with ADHD face struggles that regular kids are not familiar with. In school they can often feel isolated because they are identified as something different and special – mostly in a negative...

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How to take care of yourself while parenting an ADHD child

Taking care of your ADHD child can be very challenging and exhausting. If you don’t know how to manage your time and even your emotions, it can be very overwhelming. Parenting a child with special...

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Am I good enough? The dilemma of a parent with an ADHD Kid

You’re tired, you’re exhausted and it feels like you don’t have enough energy to go through the day. You’re emotionally drained and think you’ve done everything you can, but it’s still not enough!...

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Why It’s Important to Explain Your Child’s ADHD to Teachers

School can be very challenging for children with ADHD and learning disabilities. There are cases where both parents and teachers are unaware that the child has a problem. If a teacher misses the signs...

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Help Your ADHD Child Build Self-Esteem and Combat Negativity

Because children with ADHD show symptoms such as hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattentiveness, they are often reprimanded or “called out” for their behaviour more often compared to other kids of...

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How to Prepare your ADHD Kids for a Transition

For many children – not just those with ADHD living in a structured environment and  following a consistent routine is important. Sometimes it may be a little difficult to encourage kids with ADHD to...

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How to Organise your Home with Kids Around!

Every parent out there dreams of having a more organised home, but with kids around – especially those that have ADHD – we often think that this is close to impossible. If your goal is to achieve a...

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ADHD: How it Affects Families

ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder – usually brings with it a lot of frustration and blame. It can be difficult to get a diagnosis for your child and this can result in serious emotional...

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