Behavior
Understanding ADHD And Bad Behavior In Children
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009Welcome back!It is a widely held belief that children with ADHD are generally a behavioral problem. But that’s not entirely accurate. Just because someone has been diagnosed with ADHD, there is no formula for how they will behave or what characteristics he or she will display.
From where I stand, ADHD and bad behavior are two [...]
Behavior Changes Require Drastic Action
Monday, January 12th, 2009Working with children and families affected by ADHD has taught me many things. But one of the most common themes, amongst my clients, is the desire for change. They all want something to be different in their lives… They are looking for support and guidance to help their child (spouse, partner, sibling, etc…) get the [...]
ADHD: Evolutionary Remnant Or Disorder?
Friday, January 9th, 2009Here is a fascinating concept that has finally been put into a context where I finally feel comfortable talking about ADHD as a step in the evolutionary progress of man. It’s not that this is new to me, but rather there is a connection to a real investigation versus someone making wild claims without being [...]
Parenting Decisions: How NOT To Manage A Tantrum (In Public)
Tuesday, December 30th, 2008Just a short while ago, my family and I were shopping at one of the large retail “box stores.” It was a pretty average experience, with the exception of watching a parent manage a temper tantrum like I’ve never seen before. I’m sure these happen, but I say “…like I’ve never seen before…” because…well…because I [...]
Focus And Distraction: Two Very Different Things
Monday, December 29th, 2008Just a few minutes ago, I put down the controller to my Wii Fit because I had a very powerful revelation I wanted to share with you. And no, it’s not about video games or having been one of the fortunate ones to find a Wii Fit post-Christmas. Although it’s pretty cool [...]