Neurons that wire together fire together. The mind is naturally curious and excited to take in new information. Especially in young minds, neurons eagerly group when new information rolls in and ...

An Iron Range children’s book author and therapist has written a series of books to help kids learn to live with ADHD and to cope with tough events. Jada Strumbell-Grabanski has a three-book series ...

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit and ...

Kids with ADHD can be tough. You love them with all your heart and yet, your child seems out of touch at times. They don’t operate with urgency to get important tasks done and when they do get into ...

“Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade teacher’s stern words, which played on repeat, no matter how hard I tried to comply. That combination was impossible for what I’d later ...

Saying something like “Stop and think before you act" isn't going to have the effect you expect. VioletaStoimenova via Getty Images “Sit still and pay attention!” I’ll never forget my first grade ...

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety frequently coexist, especially in children. While they are distinct conditions, they often have overlapping symptoms. As a result, it can be ...

It is considered to be common “knowledge” that smartphones, video games, and other digital media are reducing our attention spans. Some studies have suggested ...

In a long-term study, researchers found that infants with high activity levels at one month were especially sensitive to ...

A new study suggests that common medications prescribed to help manage ADHD, such as Adderall and Ritalin, may work ...