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ADHD

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

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

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?

Can CBD Calm ADHD
Updated: January 20, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

My husband was diagnosed with ADHD at 5-years-old. He is now 41. At the time, he was prescribed Ritalin. It did not work. I wish I would have known him as a child and I wish CBD would have been available, so he could have at least tried it. It could have made a world of difference in his quality of life. Who knows?

The Best Fidget Spinners and Cubes According to Our Psychologist

Fidget Spinners and Cubes
Updated: May 19, 2020 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Gear and Product Reviews, ADHD, Anxiety

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

executive function disorder
Updated: April 4, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

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

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

Hugaroo Weighted Lap Pad
Updated: January 9, 2022 / by Daniel Sher, M.A. Clinical Psychologist / Reviewed: / in Categories Anxiety, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Weighted Blankets

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

25 Fun Executive Functioning Activities for Kids (by Age)

child executive function
Updated: May 2, 2022 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD, Activities

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

Executive Functions
Updated: April 8, 2019 / by Ana (Jovanovic) Sokolovic, M.S. Clinical Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

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

ADHD Medication
Updated: April 23, 2019 / by Catherine Munson, M.D. / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

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

OCD Diet
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

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

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Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD, The Role of Nutrition in Infant, Child, and Adolescent Health

At A Glance: The relationship between food and ADHD is not 100% clear yet because studies on this topic are limited. However, I have found … Read more

Being a Mom with ADHD

adhd mom
Updated: December 3, 2020 / by Anonymous / in Categories ADHD

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

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

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

Aggressive Child
Updated: December 24, 2018 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

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

ADHD in School
Updated: January 19, 2022 / by Ree Langham, Ph.D. Psychology / Reviewed: / in Categories ADHD

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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