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The Importance of Preschool
School Age, Young childQ: Is preschool really that important? My husband and I both work, and my mother is able to watch my daughter during the day. I really like being able to leave my daughter with her grandmother, not only because they have time to bond, but also because I know she’s ...
More...Fighting in Front of Children
Young childQ: My husband and I had an argument in front of our three-year-old. On the scale, it didn’t seem that heated, but we were both very annoyed and upset. But there was never any swearing, name-calling or aggression. Months later, our son is still talking about it, saying, “Remember when ...
More...Healthy Speech & Language Development
Young childQ: Should I be worried my 2½-year-old isn’t talking yet?
A: At this age, what’s typical is broadly defined. It’s important to keep track of your child’s milestones and seek professional guidance, if appropriate, to make sure delayed speech isn’t a sign of a more serious problem.
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ADHD Treatment Beyond Medication
School AgeThis question came in response to “Does He Need ADHD Medication?”
Q: What does the rest of the overall [ADHD] treatment plan consist of? What would a non-drug treatment plan consist of?
A: An overall treatment plan for ADHD includes support structures at home and school and behavior modification strategies ...
Does He Need ADHD Medication?
Q: Is medication really necessary for treating my son’s ADHD?
A: No, medication is not essential for treating ADHD, but an impressive body of research shows it can be remarkably helpful and quite safe as part of an overall treatment plan.
Q: My son was recently diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). ... More...
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