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» Welcome to The Parent Board |
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» Featured Article |
For the Children
by Jeff Gehman
http://goodfatherblog.com
It's an election year, and every politician worth his (or her) salt makes at least one impassioned plea that starts, contains, or ends with the phrase, "For the children." The topic might be raising taxes, or enacting new safety laws, or even environmental controls to help protect our 'legacy'. It doesn't really matter what they're trying to sell, the bottom line is always the same: we're doing it for the kids.
Really? Reeeeeeally, really?
I would never say that a law or policy that was enacted in a child's name (e.g., the Amber Alert) was not a good thing. I would never argue that all politics that invoke the blank of our youngest citizens are necessarily evil. But I wonder if I'm too gullible. If I too easily believe a speech about how filling potholes is going to help my 14-year-old get to school. It's easy for me to fall for it, like Charlie Brown running for the football, determined to kick it this year, only to have Lucy snatch it away. Again.
I love my kids. I really do want what's best for them.
For myself, I try to truly understand if what I'm doing is really for my kids. Sometimes, it's easy. College funds, check. Participating in my son's drama program, got it. Good car seats, no problem. But sometimes, the choices are a little harder. Like reading my 3-year-old daughter a bedtime story instead of writing this article? Chose the story. Or finding ways to play games with my one-year-old to distract her while I'm changing her diaper. Or being firm with both of them about bedtime, without getting angry. Or being quiet after bedtime (no loud TV, ever!). It's hard, I can get distracted, and I don't always have a good attitude. But it's important.
It's for my children. __________________
Trying to be a good father, one day at a time 
goodfatherblog.com
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How Do You Know if Your Child has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) |
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Aug 31, 2008 - 7:42 PM - by Roxy
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There are more than 2 million children suffering from ADHD in America, and the figures are set to increase exponentially every 4 years. Despite this, most parents are unaware of how to recognize ADHD, or how to treat it. The symptoms of ADHD are also easily mistaken for a child misbehaving, making it even harder for a parent to differentiate between the two.
 ADHD is a form of Attention Deficit Disorder, and is the most common neurological disease that children suffer from, with up to 5% of the children in America afflicted. As a parent, learn to recognize the symptoms so that you can seek professional help for your child. The main symptoms of ADHD are aggression, impulsiveness, restlessness, learning disabilities, an inability to focus and hyperactivity. Hence, even for parents who know the signs to look out for, it is often difficult to draw the line between normal misbehavior and ADHD.
How to you differentiate between the various forms of ADD? Add simply means that your child is unable to concentrate, and likely to forget what you have told him less than 10 seconds ago. ADHD on the other hand, means that not only has he forgotten what you have said, he is also likely to be running around instead of staying still whilst you address him. If you suspect that your child may be suffering from ADHD, it is better to err on the side of caution and visit your doctor for a professional opinion. It is treatable, and if identified early you can make a difference in helping your child learn and cope with life.
There are many symptoms of ADHD, such as forgetfulness, restlessness, aggression, agitation, depression, anxiety, impulsive behavior and an inability to focus. However, these are highly common and often confused with the symptoms of anxiety, depression, thyroid, or a stressful environment. Excessive sugar and allergies may also cause the same symptoms, as well as if your child is highly intelligent causing him to be easily bored and hence restless.
Fortunately, more parents are gaining greater awareness of the problem, and schools have also played a major role in the dissemination of information regarding ADHD. Whilst it is a significant problem for a child suffering from ADHD, keep in mind that you are never alone and that there is help available readily. Often times, medication is the first answer that parents look to for solving the problem. However, there are other alternatives as well.
Parents should try to keep a closer watch over the child’s diet, and cut off foods with high sugar content, or possible allergies. Give the child more attention and time, and help him to feel connected to the environment. He knows that he is different, and you should try your best to help him feel that he belongs. Whilst medication can treat the symptoms, it is equally if not more important to ensure that the child’s emotional and mental health is well taken care of.
About The Author
Greg Frost is a leading innovator in the field of ADHD and the founder of http://www.Attention-Deficit-Disorder.net which specializes in providing a whole range of ADHD Medications topics to improve the quality of people's lives and help them concentrate.
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