Chances are, if you have children, you’ve watched toys slowly take over your home. Many parents say, “we have too many toys,” but defend this choice in the same breath. But stop and think for a moment: how does your child behave when he’s surrounded by a hoard of toys? Content? Calm? Focused? More likely […]
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The zen of ADHD gardening
Yesterday marked the official start of gardening season here in Baltimore. While some may gripe about the return of weeding and mowing, it comes not a moment too soon for me. Remember what I said about exercising through play? If that doesn’t float your boat, or if you lack age-appropriate playmates, try gardening. Whenever I […]
Don’t forget to play
It’s no secret that physical exercise provides acute relief from ADHD symptoms. While it probably won’t replace stimulant medication for most people, it provides many similar effects. So why aren’t we all in great shape? Well, exercise can be boring. It’s another habit to maintain, task to complete, and commitment to fulfill. It requires motivation to […]