ADHD

The Connection Between ADHD and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children

The Connection Between ADHD and Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children

How to distinguish between ADHD and SDB to ensure your child gets the right treatment

Dr. Mandeep Johal, D.M.D.

8 Best ADHD Planners Experts Swear By

8 Best ADHD Planners Experts Swear By

We talked to doctors about how to find the best ADHD planners on the market for more organized, easier-to-process tasks.

Amanda Lauren

7 Best ADHD Chairs Experts Swear By 2024

7 Best ADHD Chairs Experts Swear By 2024

Finding one of the best ADHD chairs is a game-changer for focus. These expert-approved picks are ideal for kids and adults.

Amanda Lauren

This ADHD Workbook for Kids is Full of Fun Ideas

This ADHD Workbook for Kids is Full of Fun Ideas

This ADHD workbook for kids is loaded with exciting and stimulating activities just for growing ADHD minds.

Britton John

Your child’s snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea

Your child’s snoring could be a sign of sleep apnea

Snoring is the most common sign of sleep apnea in kids—a condition that can lead to everything from trouble in school to ADHD-like behaviours.

Jill Buchner

Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

Parents of "twice exceptional" kids actually face lots of hurdles

While giftedness is a strength, parenting a "twice exceptional" kid who also has ADHD or anxiety comes with lots of stress.

Juliette François-Sévigny and Mathieu Pilon, The Conversation

Tips for a Successful School Year When Your Kid Has ADHD

Tips for a Successful School Year When Your Kid Has ADHD

If you want to give your kid with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder the best school year yet, follow these suggestions.

Keith McArthur

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

When to worry about your kid's facial and body tics

It's really common for kids to make repetitive movements and noises—and how you handle them matters. Here's what you need to know about childhood tics.

Alex Mlynek

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

Public places can be hard if your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These strategies will help you leave the house without losing your cool.

Keith McArthur

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

I was a stressed, disorganized mom— then I was diagnosed with ADHD

Other moms would be waving to their kids at the school gates as I peeled into the parking lot. I couldn't figure out why, until I was diagnosed with ADHD.

Dana Dougherty Reinke, Chatelaine

10 Best Weighted Blankets for Kids 2024

10 Best Weighted Blankets for Kids 2024

Best weighted blanket for kids: Our favorite blankets designed to help soothe ADHD, anxiety and sleepless nights.

Bryce Gruber

I pulled my kid from e-learning and have zero regrets

I pulled my kid from e-learning and have zero regrets

I decided something had to give—it was either my sanity, my son's ability to see me as a loving parent, or e-learning. Obviously, e-learning had to go.

Monica Belyea

How to know if your kid is struggling with executive functioning skills

How to know if your kid is struggling with executive functioning skills

Many kids are easily distracted or struggle with transitions, but for some, they're a sign of a sign of a bigger problem with executive functioning skills.

Vanessa Milne

Everything you need to know about weighted blankets

Everything you need to know about weighted blankets

Everyone wants a good night's sleep, but not everyone can get one. Weighted blankets can aid relaxation and promote a feeling of calm.

Christen Shepherd

Kids are sleep deprived and it's affecting their development

Kids are sleep deprived and it's affecting their development

Bedtime challenges, busy schedules and screens are depriving kids of sleep, leading to major setbacks in development and behaviour.

Claire Gagne

9 apps that help kids with autism develop new skills

9 apps that help kids with autism develop new skills

Innovative new apps and mobile technology can open doors to how kids learn.

Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media

Ricki Lake wants sick kids to have access to cannabis oil

Ricki Lake wants sick kids to have access to cannabis oil

In the new documentary Weed the People, actress Ricki Lake and director Abby Epstein explore the use of cannabis oil in kids with cancer.

Kim Shiffman

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

Simple self-care tips for parents of kids with ADHD

So you’re caring for a kid who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. What are you doing to also take care of you?

Keith McArthur

5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

5 tips for helping your kid with ADHD have better playdates

Kids who are impulsive, hyperactive and distractible can sometimes struggle with friendships—here’s how to help them handle social situations.

Keith McArthur

Does my kid have ADHD?: Red flags to watch out for

Does my kid have ADHD?: Red flags to watch out for

Your kid’s teacher says your child can’t focus or sit still. Could the cause be attention deficit hyperactivity disorder?

Keith McArthur

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