Happy new year! Sorry for the lag in posting. The holidays hit, which was followed by a busy grant submission cycle so I was unable to get back to blogging! As part of my ongoing family friendly handouts for ADHD and behavior, I have the fourth installment with Guanfacine, an alpha-2-agonist medication. This medication is …
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ADHD Medication Handout: Amphetamine Mixed Salts
As part of my ongoing series to share family friendly handouts for ADHD and behavior, I am sharing the third installment of this series: Amphetamine Mixed Salts. If you missed my prior to blog posts about ADHD Medications and Behavior for Atomoxetine and Methylphenidate, please check them out too. It is important to note that …
ADHD Medication Handout: Methylphenidate
For those of you reading my series of Medication & Behavior Handouts for Patient Education for the first time with this post, please make sure to read my first one (ADHD Medication Handout: Atomoxetine) to review the background of what to keep in mind when starting a medication for behavior. One of the most commonly …
GUEST BLOG & HANDOUT: Developing a sleep routine
I am always excited when I hear from readers and colleagues about content on the blog and ideas for other posts. I truly want this blog to be a way for those of you also passionate about children’s health, development and behavior to share resources, ideas and stories. A big shout out and thank you …
ADHD Medication Handout: Atomoxetine
After careful discussion with the child’s pediatrician about whether medication should be a part of the ADHD treatment plan, families and the pediatrician will need to decide what medication is best. The discussion should include a few key elements to help guide the decision: The age of the child Whether the child has tried any …
Behavior Medications and Kids: What you need to know
Starting a child on medicine for behavior is not an easy decision. In fact, when a behavioral or mental health condition is identified, behavior therapy and parent skills training are often first-line treatments. When medications are needed, here are some key take home points for parents to keep in mind. Take the time to express …
Positive parenting approach to picky eating
I am asked to provide advice on HOW to get kids to eat or to end food fights between parents and children. The request might come up when a parent worries that a child with ADHD may not eat as much if they are on stimulant medications or if a child had a hard time …
Aggression & Young Children: Tips for Parents
Kids can be aggressive. Especially early on when they are learning to self-regulate and control their strong emotions, such as frustration. When kids get frustrated, they can kick, bite or hit. Sometimes kids don’t think before they do…they just do. It is especially important as caregivers to step in, defuse the situation and help the …
Kids & Oral Health–Guest Blog & Infographic
Since my blog was started in January 2016, I have tried to stay true to my quest to provide simple and clear blog posts related to kids’ health. When I first launched this blog, I did not know quite what I was getting into…but since then, I have heard from friends and colleagues who have enjoyed …
The Angst around Medications for ADHD
Parents often worry about the need to start medications if their child is diagnosed with ADHD. It can be a stressful time, weighing the pros and cons. Caregivers can experience a host of emotions and thoughts. When is the right time to start medications? Is there a “right time”? Does this mean my child will be on …
