ADHD: 30% of Diagnosed Children Will Have ADHD as Adults
A new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that of children who are diagnosed with ADHD, symptoms continue to persist into adulthood in about 30% of the children as adults. Of the children who had ADHD, they typically had a greater risk to be diagnosed with other mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and antisocial personality disorder. Suicide and substance abuse is also a probability in their adult life. “Nearly one-third of children with ADHD will continue to meet norm-referenced criteria for ADHD as adults, {Read More}
Skipped meals in childhood linked to depression and chronic pain
Here is an interesting finding. According to a University of Nebraska-Lincoln study skipping meals as a child can be linked with adult depression and chronic pain. Science Daily states that “Bridget Goosby examines how childhood socioeconomic disadvantages and maternal depression increase the risk of major depression and chronic pain in working-aged adults”. Goosby used data from the 2003 National Comorbidity Survey Replication to survey 4,339 adults ages 24 to 64 years old. Here are the findings she found: People who experienced hunger in childhood {Read More}
Transgender girl’s parents suing school district
According to Yahoo the parents of a six year old has been banned from using the girls’ bathroom at a Fountain, Colorado public school. Why? Because the parents say she is transgendered. The child, Coy, was born a boy but feels like he is really a girl. Coy was one child from a set of triplets. The parents have filed a formal discrimination complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division. The mother of the first grader has said “We’re really just {Read More}
Show Your Kids You Love and Respect Your Spouse
The other day, someone on Facebook posted a picture of a couple sharing a brief kiss. I can’t find the post anymore, but the title said something on the lines of “don’t worry if you gross out your kids”. The point of the message was loud and clear. Don’t be afraid to show your spouse or significant other (SO) affection in front of your kids. Showing affection is a sign of a healthy relationship, respect, and is normal. {Read More}
Developmental Toy Review: Leapfrog Leappad 2
Both of my children own the LeapFrog LeapPad. I have to say, this is the only “game system” for kids besides our Wii that my kids really enjoy and is 100% worth the money. We own the Fisher-Price SMART CYCLE Software and the LeapFrog Clickstart My First Computer. The Leapfrog Leappad is hands down the better toy in our family’s personal opinion. I personally highly recommend this toy because it can help your child to read, learn colors, learn phonics and sight {Read More}
Developmental Toy Review: Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board
Christmas will be here next month? Can you believe it? For the next few weeks I am going to review some toys that are recommended as a developmental or educational toy that my family personally owns. The first toy I plan to review this year is the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Latches Board. This toy is recommended for the younger kids. According to the manufacturer and Amazon they both recommend for ages 3 to 5 years of age. I honestly was {Read More}
Stay at Home Mom Schedule
Are you a stay at home mom or are thinking about staying at home? If so, feel free to check out my category just for us stay at home moms. This post you landed on just happens to be one of my most popular posts. Stay at Home Mom Schedules Do ever wonder what other moms’ schedules are like during the day? I have created a stay at home mom schedule for several scenarios. If you would {Read More}
Do You Praise Your Child Enough?
Do you think you praise your child enough? Who doesn’t like to hear compliments, right? Even as an adult I still like to hear someone praise me about something. Ever since my children were born, it’s been second nature to praise them for doing something good or trying their best. As long as you are building up your child’s self-esteem and not doing it in a way that makes the child dependent on your praise, praise is a good {Read More}
Son Diagnosed with ADHD
Last week my son was diagnosed with ADHD. He is only 5. According to the tests the psychologist gave him, he did not score well on the “auditory attention span for unrelated syllables” test. Apparently he scored the age a child would at 3 years and 9 months old, below the 1 percentile for his age. He scored a little better on the noise auditory test (the GFW?) but still low for his age. From what I understand those test results {Read More}
Cross Conversation with Joyce Brewer, Mommy Talk Show
Tonight I am responding to Joyce’s questions for me. Joyce is the talk show host of Mommy Talk Show. If you missed it, you can read her questions and previous posts at her website, MommyTalkShow. Everyone should check out her e-book for moms who want to start a business! How do you think we should wrap up our cross-blog conversation? Meet for coffee? Schedule a play date with our children? Or travel to an exotic location for a moms {Read More}
