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Succeeding in school with ADHD

Last Monday I had a meeting with my son's teachers to set up a plan to help him succeed at school this year. My son has some residual emotional issues ... Read More »

St. John's Wort ineffective for ADHD

My son has ADHD and we're constantly working on better ways to manage his symptoms. We do what we can nutritionally -- limiting sugar and caffeine, ... Read More »

Drug tests for scholars?

Many competitive athletes have to undergo drug tests. Is drug testing for scholars in our future, too? According to the UK's Academy of Medical ... Read More »

Can cell phones be dangerous to unborn children?

There's something about cell phones that make medical alarm bells ring. Do you remember the reports of cell phones causing cancer? How about the ... Read More »

ADHD and sleep

Sleep is important for kids. Disturbed sleep can lead to poor school performance and behavior problems. My son is just about to turn 11. He's at his ... Read More »

ADHD Road Map

My son has ADHD. He has an awesome teacher, but he is one of 32 students in his class. I know that he takes a significant amount of encouragement and ... Read More »

No link between ADHD meds and future drug abuse

Many ADHD medications are stimulant based. Past studies have produced confusing results regarding use of these stimulants and risk of future drug use. ... Read More »

Life Fit Chat with Laura Lewis: The power of pint-sized meditation

Life Fit Chat with That's Fit Life Fit Expert Laura Lewis brings conversation provoking tidbits to your table, served up with a touch of spice! ... Read More »

Omega-3 good for kids too

My kids are split on the fish thing. One little guy gobbles down the fish we serve for dinner -- usually Salmon or Tilapia -- and the bigger guy would ... Read More »

Kids on ADHD drugs rarely see heart problems, says study

The debate about ADHD rages on (due to concerns about psychiatric treatment drugs), but new research from the University of Florida is now saying that ... Read More »