Numerous studies show that playing violent video games increases aggressive and argumentative behavior in children, especially children with ADD or ADHD.

People who have ADD or ADHD often deal with a constant forgetfulness, which can be extremely frustration. Although there are many reminder methods such as daily planners and electronic calendars, these methods only work if the person remembers to use them or to check them regularly.

There are three main characteristics present in children diagnosed with AD/HD; are impulsivity, hyperactivity, and distractibility.

What happens to the adults in a child's life, if a child diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (AD/HD) is thought to be medicated with a stimulant but in reality is receiving a placebo? Read my article to find out.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition (DSM-IV) is the essential manual for diagnosing and treating mental illness. Do you understand DSM-IV multi-axis system? If not please read my article.

A teen using their cell phone to talk or text is a disaster waiting to happen. Recently the UK made a real-life video titled Texting While Driving PSA . The very graphic enactment shows the consequences of what can happen when a teen is texting on a cell phone. Should your teen watch the video?

Teens lacks the ability to see all the outcomes in a given situation, and this can result in teens making impulsive decisions based on wants and not needs. Impulsivity is a very real danger during the teen years especially in teens living with ADD and ADHD.

School is close to letting out for the summer and kids are getting excited at the prospect of summer vacation. A little planning now will help make our summers run smoothly and keep ADD emotions, frustrations and disappointments to a minimum.

Research shows ADD/ADHD teens are 2 to 4 times more likely to have an accident than non-ADD teens, and recently the University of Virginia determined the type of stimulant medication an ADD/ADHD teen uses may increase/decrease the teen’s chance of having an accident. Read my article to see why.

Sleep disturbances are common in children and adults with ADD or ADHD. Children especially may have difficulty falling asleep, due mainly in lack of life experiences on how to self-calm and slow down. Find out how to improve your child's sleep.