Some children are easier to parent than others. Some children have very challenging behaviors and require much more of our parenting skills. Some people call this “parenting plus” or “expert parenting”. Parents with a child like this often feel like they have tried everything, rewards, time-outs, taking away privileges, and nothing is working. This can …Read More
Organizing Your Child
Sep 23, 2010
Of course, everyone feels like they could use a little help with their child’s organization. With the endless homework, permission slips, consent forms, and newsletters constantly streaming between the school and home, all parents could likely benefit from some strategies for keeping it all straight. This need becomes even more apparent for parents of children …Read More
Tips For Building a Close Relationship With Your Child
Sep 10, 2010
Do you sometimes wonder what happened to the close bond you had with your child? Do you feel like you are stuck in power struggles with your child and do you find yourself constantly arguing together? Do you often find yourself nagging at your child and criticizing your child? Do you wish that you and …Read More
Link Between Pesticides and ADHD
Aug 30, 2010
Dr. Shepard wrote a blog about a link between pesticides and ADHD in May. Recently another news story was aired on MSMBC about a possible link between prenatal pesticide exposure and ADHD. A new study found that when pregnant women are exposed to high levels of commonly used pesticides, their children have a higher chance …Read More
Pesticides and ADHD
May 25, 2010
A research study linking exposure to pesticides to an increased risk of ADHD has received extensive coverage in the media. The study found that children with higher than average levels of pesticide markers were nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with ADHD. The link between pesticides and attentional problems may be related to the …Read More
Central Auditory Processing Disorder Defined
Jan 1, 2010
According to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD) is defined as difficulties in the processing of auditory information in the central nervous system, as demonstrated weaknesses in one or more of the following areas: Auditory Discrimination: The ability to notice, compare and distinguish the distinct and separate sounds in words. Auditory …Read More
ADHD in Adult Populations
Dec 31, 2009
In an article by Joel Young, M.D. Why Now? Factors that Delay ADHD Diagnosis in Adults, discussed many relevant issues related to adult diagnosis of ADHD. The article reported that in the past decade adults have sought evaluations for ADHD symptoms at a higher rate. Oftentimes, adults seek evaluation after learning that their child has …Read More
What Works in the Treatment of ADHD in Children
Dec 29, 2009
Given that ADHD is the most prevalent psychiatric diagnosis in childhood, it seems important for researchers to understand what interventions are most effective for children with ADHD. The MTA study is one of the first large scale, NIMH funded projects to compare the effectiveness of several different intervention approaches. The MTA study consisted of a …Read More
My New Year Resolution: A “to do” list that may actually make life a little less stressful.
Dec 27, 2009
Like most people, I often write long to do lists with numerous items I know will never get done. Sometimes, I question whether my to do list is actually helpful, as I often feel overwhelmed when I look at the seemingly infinite number of items that need to get taken care of and the relatively …Read More
An Alternative to Reading: Audiobooks
Jun 13, 2009
Maybe you are not like me and you are able to blaze through book after book without a hitch. At times and my life, I have done this. Since having kids, it has become more challenging though. I can definitely buy books faster than I can read them! Well, I’ve come across a solution for …Read More