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Stop Procrastinating - Get Started Now Heads Up Tips for Better Attention And Concentration Improve Your Willpower and Beat Procrastination!- Dealing with Stuff - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Sydney MetrickStuff is everywhere. There are papers piled up on the desk, books next to the bed, and scraps of paper with "to do's" and reminder notes everywhere. But where are my keys?!!! If this situation is something you can relate to, fear not, there is help. Many people with attention deficit ...
Views: 1578(1 vote) - Finding the Right Natural Cures for (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bobby BAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be described as behavioral condition that's most typical in school-age offspring, but that can be seen in adults. It will be estimated that it affects between 8 and 10 percent of children. Boys are 3 times more prone to be recognized with ...
Views: 1833 - Are you someone with ADHD? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Carol GignouxThen your greatest asset is your rapid fire thinking! With this asset, you are able to come to the best conclusions quickly, effectively, and way ahead of the people who don’t have ADHD. Let other people around you do the organizing, paperwork, and the detail managing. Your job is to create ...
Views: 1714 - Omega-3 Fatty Acids from Fish Oil - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Jeffrey RoseIt has now become widely recognized that fish oil is one of the healthiest supplements you can add to your diet. However, not just any fish oil will do. Only the fish oil free of harmful pollutants such as mercury and industrial chemicals is completely safe for consumption. And, this is also one ...
Views: 2477(1 vote) - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from John LaurusonisAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) ADHD is one of the most talked about topics children’s contemporary health and education. Sometimes called ADD, a recent television news show reported that ADHD is being found in up to one in seven males today under the age of seven; a one in ...
Views: 1396 - The Dohgon 22.5 degree Test for ADHD - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2011 from Professor MOmOhADHD is attention deficit hyper disorder. It affects children. ADD is the adult label of conditions that impair people from the self-inner control that shows the maturity for stability. People with these conditions can be very unstable, but the instability varies in degrees of severity. In ...
Views: 1823 - Obesity cure comes easy with HCG weight loss Tacoma plan - by If you look over the health charts you would find obesity being on the rise above all health issues. People suffering from obesity are continuously increasing and so are the health issues that come along with obesity. The major cause of obesity is reported to be with the wrong eating habits. The ...
Views: 318 - Foods That Trigger Behavioral Problems in Children - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Jaime HeidelAll children behave badly once in the while. It’s normal for children to act up when they can’t have their favorite toy or when they just need a nap. However, if behavioral problems disrupt both classroom and home time and your son or daughter just seems all-around miserable, it may be time to ...
Views: 5711 - Generation Huh? The impact of hand-held devices on kids and teens - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from Jim HagueBeing a teenager from the 1980's, I had a good life. After school, I would put away my books, change my clothes, grab a Coke and a cupcake, and then hang around watching MTV (when they were playing videos). Then the doorbell rang. I answer and see a neighbor friend of mine holding a bat and a ...
Views: 2315(1 vote) - How to get started as an Affiliate - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2010 from Mike GlanvilleAffiliate Decision Tree If you starting out to become an affiliate, that is someone who sells stuff through the Internet for commission, as with all business start-ups, you can start the right way and you can start the wrong way, and then get disappointing results, become disheartened, give ...
Views: 1238 - In What Way Can Small Business Accounting Services Be of Help? - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2010 from rikvin offshoreNotwithstanding the extent of your company, maintaining the books of accounts is very important. It becomes much effortless for a business regardless of the business production with the assistance of small business accounting services taking care of the daily accounts. Some companies may not ...
Views: 1522 - How To Find The Best Registering Business For Your Company - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2010 from rikvin offshoreIncorporating a company is considered to be a great step for businessmen who want to put up a business in Singapore. May it for the finding the finest services or products to promote in the market or learning about the most successful strategy in promoting and boosting company sales, it is ...
Views: 1279 - Raising Cooperative Kids - Three Things Parents Should Never Do - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from Kari Miller“If you don’t clean up your room right now, you’re grounded!” Ellen yelled at her daughter, Brittany. Brittany rolled her eyes—again—and stalked off toward her room. This running feud was getting to Ellen. She was at her wits end. She began to dread coming home from work because she ...
Views: 7750(6 votes) - Natural Herbal Treatments for ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAttention Deficit Hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can affect both children and adults alike. Normal ADHD appears in early childhood as hyperactivity, distraction, restlessness, impulsiveness and poor concentration. Although it is becoming more commonly diagnosed, there are some circumstances where ...
Views: 1902 - The Difference Between Adult & Childhood ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarThere are very few diseases or disorders that are diagnosed in children and don’t carry over into adulthood. ADHD or Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is one of those disorders that is usually diagnosed early on in childhood and persists throughout the persons life. It is a myth that as ...
Views: 1636 - The Myths & Facts About ADHD - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder has been widely debated over for the last couple of decades as more and more children are being diagnosed. Some people think that people with ADHD are lazy, stupid and lack will power, however ADHD has been recognized by the National Institute of Health ...
Views: 2265(1 vote) - Before Medication, First Try ADHD Self Help - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAfter being diagnosed with ADHD, educating yourself with the knowledge about ADHD and gaining the support of your family and friends is crucial. Developing manageable solutions to your specific problems will help you through your challenges. While most people who are diagnosed with ADHD as ...
Views: 1299 - Supportive Treatment for People Who Suffer With ADHD - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2010 from sarah labdarAttention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be a debilitating, self-conscious disorder that can encumber your life. If you are diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood, then more than likely you have had ADHD all your life. Either you coped with your symptoms throughout childhood or you were ...
Views: 1091 - An Educator's Dyslexia Story - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Paul FletcherI have often been dismayed when hearing about chilren as young as 6 being given the psychotropic drug Ritalin because they have ADHD. So when I asked a good friend of mine who tutors young kids for a living what this was all about, what she said about this made me even more perplexed as to why ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - Technology: The Ritalin Cure For ADHD - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2010 from William CottringerTechnology: The Ritalin Cure For ADHD By Bill Cottringer “For normal people, the artificial urgency created by today’s hyper-speed technology is a demon to be tamed; for people with ADHD, it turns out to be an angle in disguise just needing to fly itself into being tired.” ~The author. ...
Views: 2226 - Is My Child Too Young for Counseling? - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2010 from Peggy Ann Serena Hemmer"Is My Child Too Young for Counseling"? Children, like any of us, have troubles and worries. Sometimes their troubles and worries are bigger than they know how to express or manage. A child may have experienced separation or divorce of their parents, the loss of a loved one or even ...
Views: 2281(1 vote) - Being True to Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Carol GignouxI am so encouraged by the positive reaction I am receiving to my “Vampire Thinking©” series of articles. Many of you have written to me to share your personal stories about the positive changes you are making as a result of understanding your self-incriminating behaviors. You are becoming ...
Views: 2698(3 votes) - AD/HD and (Dis) Organization - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2010 from Sue BeckerSeptember 13-17, 2010 was AD/HD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) Awareness Week. AD/HD is characterized by inattentiveness, impulsivity and sometimes, hyperactivity (the official name is AD/HD regardless of whether or not someone has the hyperactivity component). Although someone may ...
Views: 1487(3 votes) - What is Cognitive Development and Training and Why it is So Important to a Child’s Academic Success - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Anne Sentellhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/user/294177/edit/content_expert_pageCognitive skills are developed over time and derive primarily from our sensory and motor skills but are not dependent on them. However, sensory and motor skills are dependent on cognitive development to give them meaning and direction. Sensory and motor development includes the abilities we ...
Views: 7100(1 vote) - Drive a Stake through the Heart of Your Vampire Thinking - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2010 from Carol GignouxThis is the third in a series of articles that focuses on a new concept I recently conceived of called Vampire Thinking©. In a nutshell, Vampire Thinking© is the thinking we do that short circuits our growth when we second guess ourselves and rationalize ourselves out of great opportunities and ...
Views: 2185(2 votes) - Vampire Thinking Tricksters - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2010 from Carol GignouxLast week I introduced the concept I recently coined called Vampire Thinking. Vampire Thinking is the compulsion we all have to suck the juice right out of our possibilities and opportunities. Instead of acting on a good idea, we excel at finding a slew of reasons we should kill it as soon a ...
Views: 3212(4 votes) - Cognitive Training and Therapy Can Clear the Roadblocks to Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Anne Sentellhttp://www.selfgrowth.com/user/294177/edit/content_expert_pageMillions of intelligent and gifted children are working far below their potential each year. We all want to insure our children’s gifts, talents, and abilities are developed to full potential, in this world of fierce competition. Children often go through school unprepared to meet the ...
Views: 2931(1 vote) - Don't Let Vampire Thinking Steal Your Dreams - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Carol GignouxI knew I needed to come up with a better name for this thinking type. It is a habit of mind we tend to take for granted as part of our mental make up and how we do things. But it has a powerful pull on our minds, sort of like a magnet the size of King Cong. I work consciously to identify this ...
Views: 3132(1 vote) - The Need To Move - The impact of sedentary technology use on children - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2010 from Cris RowanThe Need To Move – The impact of sedentary technology use on children The advent of technology has caused profound changes in children’s development and their ability to learn. Delays in printing, reading and a decrease in the ability to pay attention are increasing at alarming rates. ...
Views: 3926 - Picture Communication and To Do Lists for Kids with Sensory Issues, Autism, or Organizational Issues - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2010 from Nancy PeskeEncourage sensory kids, even preverbal or nonverbal ones, to work with To Do lists! Many people are able to organize their day and prioritize their activities without having to refer to a To Do list. Others enjoy the satisfaction of checking off each task on the list as they complete it. Kids ...
Views: 2749(1 vote) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Organization - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2665(1 vote) - National Institutes of Health spotlights TM research - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Kevin BlairA recent study found daily Transcendental Meditation practice helps young adults decrease psychological stress and increase coping ability, and for a group of students at high risk for developing hypertension, these changes also were associated with decreases in blood pressure. The study was ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - For Parents of Special Needs Students: Raising a Successful College Graduate - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Kari MillerChildren with special needs have experienced more frustration and academic failure than most other children. Yet, some of them become successful college students who graduate with a specialty in a chosen field. Sadly, most do not. Only about 57 percent of students with disabilities graduate ...
Views: 8419(8 votes) - ADHD in Children: Unlocking the Secrets to Good Behavior - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Robert MyersFor the parents of a child with ADHD, everyday tasks turn into battles—from getting the child out the door in the morning to getting him to bed at night. My son was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6, so I remember what it was like to have a daily tug of war with an attention disordered child all too ...
Views: 2978(2 votes) - How to Unleash Your Right Brained Child’s Full Learning Potential - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Melanie WestBy Melanie West Copyright2010 As an educational psychologist, I have spent many years watching, observing and working with children, particularly those with learning disabilities. The majority of the children I work with are creative and bright, yet they often have a difficult time with the ...
Views: 3337 - Is Your Right Brained Child Struggling in School? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Melanie WestBy Melanie West, Educational Psychologist Copyright2010 If yours is a family heavily involved with your child’s schoolwork, or your child is getting poor grades and poor test performance and your household is totally distressed, take a deep breath and relax because help is on the way. With ...
Views: 3587 - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Working Memory - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 3239(7 votes) - Make Bathtime Easier and More Fun for the Child with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeSome kids love bath time and enjoy splashing in the tub and playing with their favorite floating toys. But other children dread bathing. For these sensitive kids, the water is always either too hot or too cold, or frighteningly intense as it sprays out of the showerhead. They may be agitated by ...
Views: 4935(2 votes) - Make Haircuts More Tolerable for Kids with Sensory Issues - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeHow often do you think about the weight of your hair? Probably never, but for children with sensory issues, the feel, weight, and movement of their own hair can be extremely distracting. If his hair is trimmed just a bit he may notice how different his head feels for days afterward! A haircut ...
Views: 3969(2 votes) - Help Your Child with Sensory Processing Disorder Learn to Ride a Bike - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2010 from Nancy PeskeBike riding is a great form of exercise and transportation, offering kids a sense of independence. Families can have a lot of fun together biking, too. but children with sensory issues often need extra help in learning to be comfortable bicycling. Part of their struggle with riding a two-wheeler ...
Views: 3335(2 votes) - Right Brain Learners - A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Melanie WestRight Brain Learners – A Reason Your Child May Have Trouble Learning By Melanie West – Educational Psychologist Copyright2010 As an educational psychologist, I have been working with children for many years, most of which have trouble learning. Based on my many years of experience, I know ...
Views: 3156(2 votes) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Distractability/Impulsivity - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2131(3 votes) - Can Taking Stimulants Stunt My Child's Growth? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Victoria DunckleyThis is one of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to medication treatment options. Here’s the general consensus: Although there does seem to be (on average) a temporary growth suppression during the first 1-3 years of treatment, the adult height of ADHD children treated with ...
Views: 4006(2 votes) - Is ADHD a Myth? - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Carol GignouxIs ADHD really a legitimate brain condition? Or is it a made-up diagnosis used to explain aberrant behavior? Is the ADHD label an opportunity for some people to slough off responsibilities and get a pass on completing necessary tasks? Does it give people an excuse for their mistakes and their ...
Views: 1951(3 votes) - Solving Workplace Challenges for People with ADHD: Time / Task Management - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Carol GignouxBecause of how the ADHD brain functions, people with this condition commonly experience several workplace challenges that can negatively impact their performance. These challenges include: Time/Task Management, Distractibility/Impulsivity; Working Memory; Organization; and ...
Views: 2490(1 vote) - At-risk K-12 learners affected by ADHD and other mood disorders can benefit by using light and sound therapy as an intervention strategy - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Steve TaylorMy Work with students and adults affected by ADHD, mood disorders and poor sleep, using Light and Sound Therapy devices to improve their outcomes By Steve Taylor, M.S., C.E.T Recently, I managed a 5- month Charter school based demonstration project with at-risk K-12 student learners, to ...
Views: 2553(4 votes) - You Can Heal Yourself: Trust and Relationships - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Carol GignouxFor many of us trust is not necessarily an easy thing. It can be a big word - loaded with disappointments and few happy memories. We hesitate when we are faced with the desire or need to trust someone and are not comfortable when they trust us. We fear what may happen by making ourselves that ...
Views: 4258(5 votes) - Tantrums – Toddlers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2010 from Jim JanowiakTantrums – Toddlers Almost all parents undergo the frustration of the temper tantrum, especially in the toddler years; thus the familiar term, “the terrible twos”. Understanding the reason for the temper tantrums and knowing whether this is appropriate although unwanted behavior for your ...
Views: 1571(2 votes) - 7 Tips for Happier Homework Time! - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2010 from Victoria Dunckley1. Use a timer. This is helpful in two different ways; if you’re creative you can figure out how to use both. 1) If your child gets stuck, distracted, keeps getting up to walk around, can’t focus, can’t finish, etc, use a timer as a game, as in “let’s see how fast you can get your spelling words ...
Views: 1466(1 vote) - Autism Combo - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2010 from Phil BateIntegrated 4 Part Therapy for Autism There seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and “on the market” seems to be the reason – money. However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little information for the “poor” parents with an autistic child ...
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