ADHD Archives

How do I deal with my 7-year-old brother who is hyperactive?

April 9, 2021/in 6-12 years, ADHD, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Siblings/by Rise and Shine

Sibling bonds are important and spending time with siblings can be fun! At the same time, it can be upsetting when siblings are loud, have too much energy or touch our belongings without asking.

Treating children with ADHD

August 15, 2019/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Neurological/by Rise and Shine

Pediatric neuropsychiatrist Jay Salpekar, MD, recommends a combination of therapy, education, behavior modification and medicine for treating children with ADHD.

Q&A: What is the first thing a parent should do when her child is diagnosed with ADHD?

December 12, 2018/in 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, ADHD, Diseases and Conditions, Emotions and Behavior, Learning and School, Learning Disabilities, Neurological, Q&A Forum, Right Feature/by Rise and Shine

Dr. Lisa Efron answers a reader’s question about what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD.