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Mental health is a complex issue that affects people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. Unfortunately, many mental health issues are overlooked or dismissed as “not serious” by those who don’t understand the gravity of the situation. In this article, we will be discussing four mental health ailments that are …

We all want the best for our kids, we want them to do well and succeed at school, to be well-adjusted adults, we want them to have active healthy social and physical lives. I know that I personally, will do anything to help one of my kids when they are …

Raising a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD can be challenging and, at times, even frustrating. Depending on the severity of your child’s symptoms, setting and implementing rules and routines can seem impossible. However, if you learn more about their condition and consistently address their problems, you can …

Parenting is already a tough job, and parenting a child with ADHD can make it even harder. It can be very easy to start to feel overwhelmed and feel like you are not able to cope, however there are a lot of things that are proven to help your ADHD …

Living with untreated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a daily struggle for many people. ADHD is a chronic brain disorder, with symptoms including inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity.1 These symptoms can affect a person’s behaviour and social interactions.1 People often find ADHD symptoms disruptive to their life, making it difficult to complete academic or …

Holiday time can be exciting (spending time with loved ones), overwhelming (forced to spend time with family) and challenging (a break in routine). This is especially true for people with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), who have to deal with the added pressure of the holidays and free time, causing anxiety and …

When your child feels ignored or flustered in the typical classroom setting, you may opt for homeschooling. It is a rational choice for children with ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Since these children get bored quickly, it is difficult for them to sit for long hours in a classroom …

Amidst all the worries that come with being a parent, potentially dealing with a child with behavioral or emotional problems is no walk in the park. A behavioral problem is defined as “a symptomatic expression of emotional or interpersonal maladjustment especially in children”. While all children go through various emotional …

Here I am. I’m lying in the grass and my mouth tastes of mud. It isn’t raining so the mud must be from the tears. I have so much pain all over my body from tensing my muscles and my throat hurts from screaming into the dirt. I can hear …