Does your child struggle to concentrate, find it hard to stay focused on a single task for long, or remain excessively active ...

Researchers at the University of Bergen, Norway, have found a modest connection between exclusive breastfeeding in infancy ...

When Jami Shapiro finally received an ADHD diagnosis as an adult, it shifted how she understood herself as a mother.

If your child has ADHD, you know that some days are harder than others. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a mental disorder classified into three types ...

Longer durations of full breastfeeding are linked to fewer ADHD symptoms in children, suggesting early feeding patterns may ...

Attention deficit disorder, with or without hyperactivity (ADHD), can be a problem outside of school because it disrupts the quality of life of families. Between stigmatization, chronic stress and ...

A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and a reduced risk ...

Maternal vitamin D concentrations during pregnancy could influence the risk for ASD and ADHD symptoms in childhood and adolescence.

Stimulants like methylphenidate (Ritalin, Concerta, and others) are the most commonly prescribed ADHD medications for children. They work by increasing brain chemicals such as dopamine and ...

Is it normal childhood behavior or could it be ADHD? Pediatrician Cindy Gellner, MD, delves into why ADHD diagnosis often goes beyond the scope of a pediatrician's role in a traditional well-visit and ...

ADHD can bring different challenges as children develop and have new experiences. Cultivating your role model skills, and helping your child celebrate their unique interactions with the world, lays ...

Children with ADHD are often bright, spontaneous, and caring. But parenting them is not without its challenges. Behavioral problems—from forgetting to do chores to outright defiance—can be frustrating ...