With the winter blues far behind us and with plenty of bright sunny weather ahead of us, it’s time to take in the summer warmth. This is great news for parents who are looking for the best activities for kids with ADHD since swimming is one of the best therapeutic activities for kids. Beyond simply being a ton of fun, there are plenty of reasons to prioritize time at the pool this summer.
The mind and body are inextricably linked. A modern understanding of health tells us that both affect each other in ways that can’t be ignored. When it comes to behavioral issues in kids such as ADHD and autism, there is plenty of evidence to suggest that physiological issues influence a child’s mood, energy levels, and ability to feel calm.
Parenting kids with ADHD can present its set of unique challenges, and the abundance of misinformation out there can only make things harder. But parenting a child with ADHD can become the joy that it should be when you begin to dispel common myths about ADHD and learn the facts instead.
Kids who really fall into the “hyperactivity” category of ADHD often struggle to direct their energy towards something productive, further exacerbating feelings of restlessness and anxiety. As a parent, there are plenty of ways you can create some beneficial structure for your kids and to help them thrive. Here are some of the best activities for kids with ADHD that you can try.
One of the many aspects of your child’s life that can influence their levels of focus, overall mood, and anxiety levels is their diet. Choosing some foods over others can make significant differences in the way your kids feel, think, and behave. These are the diet do's and don'ts for kids with ADHD.
Many kids who struggle with behavioral issues, whether due to autism, ADHD, or sensory processing disorder, often struggle with both sleep problems and high anxiety and having low levels of magnesium can make these issues worse.
By nature, children aren’t the best communicators when it comes to their feelings. It takes time along with trial and error to learn how to express negative emotions in healthy ways. Parents can be left scratching their heads wondering why their kids are acting out without realizing that anxiety could be the source of the behavior. Here are ways that anxiety often shows up in disruptive behavior in kids.
Having pets can be very calming and therapeutic for kids with ADHD or who are on the autism spectrum. Pets also benefit kids by helping to develop social skills and emotional intelligence. And if you give your kids some responsibility for pets in your home, they can quickly learn valuable lessons in responsibility.
April is National Autism Awareness Month, a time of the year that emphasizes education on subjects relating to autism, along with community activism for policies that benefit people on the autism spectrum. Whether your family is affected by autism or not, this month is the perfect time to get involved in helping the autism community.
If you're parenting a child that has been diagnosed with ADHD, you likely find it a solid explanation for some extra stress you might have experienced so far as a parent. ADHD, short for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, is a mental health condition that affects the ability of your child to control focus, stay organized, plan ahead, and control impulses.
As the temperatures rise again and the sun stays out longer, it becomes easier and more enjoyable to step out your door and explore nature. Even if your schedule makes it difficult to get your kids outside, it’s well worth it to find opportunities to get outside and immerse you and your family in a natural setting.
While you will likely be looking out for puffy eyes, runny noses, and sore throats in your kids, you may also find that your kids struggle in a number of other ways during allergy season. Here things to look for and how to address them.