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ADHD

The wealth of misinformation and poor advice about ADHD can make it difficult to seek help when you need it most.

That’s why, at Parenting Pod, we aim to provide our readers with the highest quality research and information available, so that you can provide support and care for your child or family member.

We are dedicated to providing practical advice from mental health professionals so that you can manage the challenges of ADHD through different stages of life.

ADHD: What You Need to Know

Last Updated: January 10, 2019 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
Remove Distractions

From time immemorial adults have envied the energy, passion and spontaneity of children. For the same amount of time, adults have complained about those same … Read more

Can CBD “Calm” ADHD Symptoms?

Last Updated: July 8, 2020 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
Can CBD Calm ADHD

My husband was diagnosed with ADHD [1] at 5-years-old. He is now 41. At the time, he was prescribed Ritalin. It did not work. Yes, … Read more

The Best Fidget Spinners and Cubes According to Our Psychologist

Last Updated: May 19, 2020 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist
Fidget Spinners and Cubes

How These Toy-Like Gadgets Can Be Used To Improve Your Emotional Wellbeing Hi there, my name is Daniel and I’m a clinical psychologist. In my … Read more

Executive Function Disorder in Children

Last Updated: April 4, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Pscyhology
executive function disorder

Executive function disorder is a term commonly used to describe deficits in the skills that are used to manage life’s everyday tasks — impacting planning, … Read more

25 Activities to Improve Your Child’s Executive Functioning

Last Updated: April 14, 2021 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Pscyhology
child executive function

Executive functions provide the necessary base for learning and development. They are the brain functions that enable us to focus, plan and organize our behavior. … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Executive Functions

Last Updated: April 8, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Pscyhology
Executive Functions

What are the Executive Functions? Executive functions are the set of mental processes that help us get things done. These functions are critical for skills … Read more

ADHD Medications & Side Effects: A Summary Chart

Last Updated: April 23, 2019 / by Catherine Munson, M.D.
ADHD Medication

Below is a chart that summarizes the main medications used to treat ADHD at the present time. Keep in mind that it is not limitless … Read more

13 Foods To Avoid if You or Your Child Have ADHD

Last Updated: June 4, 2020 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
OCD Diet

Did you know that doctors have conjectured that certain foods could possibly trigger or worsen attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms? Although research studies are limited … Read more

7 Foods To Eat If Your Child Has ADHD

Last Updated: August 19, 2020 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
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Managing the symptoms of ADHD can be troublesome as an adult, and helping your child manage them can be even more complex and challenging. As … Read more

The 5 Best Weighted Lap Pads: Reviewed By a Clinical Psycholgist

Last Updated: November 2, 2020 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist
Hugaroo Weighted Lap Pad

Have you ever wondered why a hug from a loved one can make you feel so good? Isn’t it amazing that a physical squeeze can … Read more

Being a Mom with ADHD

Last Updated: December 3, 2020 / by Anonymous
adhd mom

Becoming a parent was one of my proudest moments. From the time the strip turned blue until I was heading into the birthing room, I … Read more

ADHD Symptoms and Signs in Toddlers, Children, and Teens

Last Updated: September 23, 2020 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
ADHD Signs and Symptoms

There are more than 3 million cases of ADHD in the United States every year, making it a very common medical condition. The fact that … Read more

The Psychological Effects of ADHD in Children

Last Updated: December 24, 2018 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
Aggressive Child

ADHD can lead to a host of problems both at home and at school, which can interfere with your child’s ability to succeed in class, … Read more

9 Ways to Help Your Child with ADHD be Successful at School

Last Updated: June 5, 2020 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology
ADHD in School

This resource was created by Dr Ree Langham PhD: a child psychologist with over a decade experience writing and editing medical articles. At a Glance: … Read more

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