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Website: https://childmind.org/article/hyperfocus-the-flip-side-of-adhd/  Writer: Harry Kimball en Español Mark had trouble believing his son could have ADHD. Sure, he was unusually active, and his pre-school teachers complained that he fluttered around t...

What to do to support teens and preteens when they lose a friend Writer: Molly Hagan Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Jenna Klorfein, LCSW Key Takeaways For kids and teens, losing a close friend can feel as painful as a romantic breakup. Parents ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/how-to-get-an-adhd-diagnosis/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Whether or not a child has ADHD can be confusing. An ADHD diagnosis can be challenging because the symptoms of ADHD are behaviors you see in all child...

What you need to know and how to manage expectations — both yours and your teen’s Writer: Eleni N. Gage Clinical Experts: Megan Ice, PhD , Marc Shuldiner, PsyD Key Takeaways Don’t assume anything about what your teen wants from prom — not whether they ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/not-all-attention-problems-are-adhd/  en Español Trouble paying attention is often first identified by a teacher who notices that a student seems more easily distracted than most other kids their age. Maybe the chi...

Some DOs and DON'Ts to share with your teens Writer: Rachel Ehmke s parents we often aren’t sure what our role should be when a child is old enough to start dating. Should we be laying down the rules? Minding our own business? Teenagers can be prickly about...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/is-it-adhd-or-immaturity/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Several studies in recent years have found that children who are among the youngest in their class are diagnosed with ADHD at a much higher rate than thei...

When it comes to sex, setting boundaries and respecting them are both important Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn What does it mean to get consent from someone before having sex? Why is it importa...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/is-it-adhd-or-trauma/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español When kids are struggling with behavior and attention issues, the first explanation that comes to mind is often ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder)...

Fighting unrealistic and unhealthy ideas about sex Writer: Christina Frank Clinical Experts: Dave Anderson, PhD , Alexandra Hamlet, PsyD Key Takeaways Parents need to start the conversation about pornography with teens, keeping it casual, and without...

Talking to teens about the dangers of oversharing online Clinical Expert: Karol Espejo, LCSW It’s far too easy for kids to assume that private online communication stays private. It feels intimate, and sharing intimate details is one way we build close rel...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-sleep-disorders-misdiagnosed/  Writer: Katherine Martinelli en Español Trouble paying attention. Forgetfulness. Poor impulse control. These are behaviors commonly associated with ADHD, but they can also be signs...

How parents can (and should) help kids avoid doing things they'll regret Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Experts: Kathryn Crosby, CRNP-PMH , Tessa Kleeman, LMHC , Katherine Prudente, RDT, LCAT , Donna Wick, Ed.D What You'll Learn Why should parents talk...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/adhd-test-for-kids-and-teens/  Writer: Hannah Sheldon-Dean en Español Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a mental health condition that is often diagnosed in children. However, ADHD,  can be hard to s...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/whats-adhd-and-whats-not-in-the-classroom/  Writer: Caroline Miller en Español Many children with ADHD show signs of the disorder before they reach school age. But it’s in school, when they are having trouble meeting...

How parents can arm daughters to protect both their safety and their boundaries Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn Why do girls find it hard to respond to unwanted sexual attention? How can parents empower gir...

Powerful emotions plus social media make teen breakups messier than ever. Writer: Karen Cicero Clinical Expert: Dave Anderson, PhD What You'll Learn How can caregivers support teens going through a breakup? How does social media complicate teen breakups...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/school-success-kit-for-kids-with-adhd/  Writer: Rae Jacobson, MS en Español For kids with ADHD, the right approach to school can mean the difference between good grades, and the confidence that comes with them, and a...

Signs of anxiety in adolescents, and how they're different from anxious children Writer: Caroline Miller Clinical Expert: Jerry Bubrick, PhD Key Takeaways Unlike childhood worries about monsters or the dark, teen anxiety often focuses on themselves: ...

Website: https://childmind.org/article/10-tips-going-college-adhd/  Writer: Mary Rooney, PhD en Español College is an exciting time! You’re surrounded by new friends and new opportunities, and have more independence than ever before. However, college li...