I have found fish oil to be effective. I use Barleans kids DHA Fruit punch flavor with my 3 year old and he likes it. It can't hurt. I also add epsom salts to his bath. There are studies on how magnesium can help. It is absorbed by the skin. By the way I do this for myself also. I also am a strong believer of having them outdoors running around in parks. Personally I feel that teaching him alternatives to behaviors that are not acceptable is the way to go. I tend to use meds as a last resource. Every person has strengths and unique learning styles. As a parent it is our job to discover them and teach our children how to best utilize what they have. Good luck.

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Thanks so much for your reply. I've heard about fish oils but haven't tried them yet. I haven't heard about Epson salt though. I really do feel that there is no reason for meds right now especially since he's not in school (just preschool a couple hours a week, twice per week) and it is almost summer so I plan to do lots of activiites outside anyways. Thank you so much for reaffirming what my heart was telling me. It's so hard to be sure sometimes especially when my husband and father in law are so pro meds right now. I'm going to stick to no meds until I see his life is truly being affected (which I don't think it is right now....he's a happy little boy, making friends and learning new things.....why mess with that?). Take care.

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Hello! These drugs have not been tested on this age group. If you read the official labels for some of the drugs such as Ritalin, it says they are not recommended for children under 6. It is probably a good idea not to give them to your son.

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