ADHD can take quite a toll. It's tough for the individual who must cope with daily frustrations. It's rough on family members whose lives are regularly disrupted by outbursts, temper tantrums or other misbehavior. It's normal ...

Here are some suggested coping strategies for parents of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Adjust your disciplinary methods. Many parents find spanking doesn't help their child. Establish predictable consequences and rules. Learn to use time-outs consistently ...

If you realize you are having a hard time with your child who has ADHD because you have similar symptoms, consider seeking appropriate evaluation and possible treatment for yourself. Is your spouse with ADHD disorganized? Does ...

Is ADHD even a real disorder, since most children show some of the symptoms some of the time? While there is not one specific proven test to determine who has ADHD, it is nevertheless a real ...

Q. What can parents tell their children if they are afraid to go to school after a school shooting? A. Parents should give their children an opportunity to voice their fears and concerns. Parents can open ...

There are a number of commonly used treatments for separation anxiety disorder, most of which focus on one or more types of psychotherapy. As with most childhood issues, the earlier the intervention, the more ...

Don'ts let your child stay home when he does not want to go to school, day care, etc. surprise your child with a change in plans or activities. let your ...

It can be natural for young children to be afraid of being with unknown people or in unfamiliar surroundings. This is a normal part of childhood development. However, when children grow older and continue to ...

Detecting separation anxiety disorder in children is not always easy. The child's age, behavior patterns and the duration of the behavior must be considered. There are stages in children's early development where fear of strangers or ...

If you suspect you have GAD, it's important to get diagnosed by a medical professional, as GAD can be difficult to diagnose. It lacks dramatic and obvious symptoms such as unprovoked panic attacks, that characterize ...

Spring is the season of new growth, and the signs of change are all around us. Flowers smatter parks and lawns, the days are longer, brighter and warmer, and our emotions are lifted by the ...

Sometimes a short book full of homespun wisdom is just what the doctor ordered. I enjoyed this book with its 30 chapters of down-to-earth wisdom in easy-to-read, short chapters. Yes, you'll recognize a lot of the ...

When I was a teenager, I babysat for a boy who was around 7 years old. We’ll call him Christopher. I usually babysat Christopher on Friday nights and placed him in bed promptly at 9:00 ...

In the vein of figuring out what life is all about in this world, it sometimes helps to have "cheat sheets." Financial planners do this, programmers do this, managers do this, engineers all do this ...

If one of your family members has been diagnosed with a serious mental illness such as such as bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression), Alzheimer's or schizophrenia, then you and your family are no ...