Even scientists don't know completely what causes ADHD or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. There's strong research to support that it is hereditary. But environmental factors can also increase a child's risk for developing ADHD. Toxins can affect brain development and the way the neurotransmitters function. Here are some environmental factors that have been linked to … [Read more...] about ADHD linked to environmental factors
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Parenting challenges of raising a spirited child
Some children are just more 'intense.' They don't have the signs of someone who has ADHD (they don't have problems concentrating or sitting still) but parents notice that when they're active, they're very active—and a tantrum can easily spiral into apocalyptic proportions. However, they're also very curious, adventurous, and passionate. Find out more about your spirited child … [Read more...] about Parenting challenges of raising a spirited child
How to help your child improve his memory
Is your child forgetful? Maybe he often misplaces his things, or when you ask him what happened in school or what story the teacher read to him, he simply says, 'I forgot.' Just like you help your child develop his motor skills or his reading skills, you can also improve his abiity to process and store different kinds of information. After all, it's one of the key factors … [Read more...] about How to help your child improve his memory
Helpful tips when talking to your children about religion
Children are naturally inquisitive. They have a question for almost everything they see, and each answer you give is followed up with another question. They start with the most amusing questions – anything from where does the sun come from, or why ice is cold. But when they grow older, their questions also begin to get more introspective and mature. It's inevitable that they … [Read more...] about Helpful tips when talking to your children about religion
Help your child remove his perfectionism
Sometimes you'd see kids who are very obsessed with doing things to an exacting level of precision or rightness. For these kids its perfection or nothing. Some may say that being perfectionist is a good trait but for children it could be a detriment to their development. Children who exhibit perfectionism at a young age may develop obsessive – compulsive disorders when they … [Read more...] about Help your child remove his perfectionism