When I first started giving my ADHD medications at about age 7, I didn’t talk to him enough. He got really worried and asked, “Is something bad wrong with me?” That’s when I realized that because ADHD kids are unusually bright and perceptive in many ways, it’s important to sit down and talk about what’s going on.

My ADHD son was worried that he might have a brain tumor or something bad like that. I assured him that he had an illness, and that while something was different in his brain, it was not something “bad.” I explained what ADHD is and how it makes his brain function differently.

Because I have ADHD myself, I was able to explain that we have “different” brains and that he got his ADHD from me and that I turned out just fine and so will he.

Some ADHD kids, though not mine, worry about being “weird” or abnormal because of their ADHD. I assured my son that he’s a little different, but that’s a good thing.

Saying my ADHD son doesn’t wake up well would be like saying Old Faithful is a pretty big geyser. This child, age 10 and with severe ADHD, wakes up like a rock.

Morning has always been a difficult time for us, even before the ADHD diagnosis. He whines. He grumbles. He shrieks. He goes back to bed. It’s like having two of me in the house!

I have come up with a morning routine that takes into account his ADHD and the fact that he’s not only tired and grumpy but hasn’t had his ADHD medication yet. This routine might not work for everyone, but maybe you can use it as a starting point for a routine with your ADHD child. The main thing, I think, is to have a routine.

Before I wake my ADHD son, I start the shower and put his clothes on the bed where they’re easy to find. I wake the ADHD monster, usher him into the bathroom, and wait.

Parents know how important it is for children to do well in school. In fact, you may want to know how to help your child to better grades. Read the following to give you ideas you can use to help your child’s grades improve.

* Ensure your child has a good breakfast each day before school starts. Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day for a child. Offer them something hot and nutritious to get their brain in gear before they have to start using it.

* Encourage your child to write down every assignment they’re given. Write down what the assignment is, which class it is for, and when the assignment is due back to the teacher. By having this information written down, you will be aware of their assignments and can assist them in getting them all done on time.

A new link has been discovered between ADHD and time spent outdoors or “Green Time”. The report recently appeared in the journal Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being. According to the study children who spent time outdoors in green environment experienced milder ADHD symptoms, the setting must be green not just outdoors.

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“Green Time” May Help Reduce ADHD Symptoms

A recent study found that whey protein, a substance found in milk, can change body weight and composition in beneficial ways. Six scientists from the Beltsville Human Nutrition Research Center conducted the twenty-three week study to see how this nutrient-rich protein would affect adults. Among the ninety obese and overweight participants, the people who consumed whey protein lost weight and had a decrease in fat mass.

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Can Whey Protein Help With Weight Loss?