Laura is a freelance writer who specializes in parenting and children's health.
She lives with her family in Bow, New Hampshire.
Laura Flynn McCarthy: Parenting/Children's Health Writer
Recent Posts
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Your Free Guide to Parent Training Programs
Parent training programs are an effective antidote to the defiance and behavioral...
ADHD Videos
How Puberty Aggravates ADHD Symptoms
The hormonal and physical riptides of puberty add layers of strife for teens with ADHD....
Teens with ADHD
Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms
Hormonal changes directly impact most adolescents’ ADHD symptoms. But the shift can look...
Free Downloads
How to Make School Meetings Count: Your Free Guide
When meeting with the school about your child’s ADHD or learning disabilities, keep...
Behavioral Therapy
Train the Parent, Help the Child
Sometimes, medication alone does not turn around a child's negative behaviors. If you're...
ADHD In Children
A Four-Star Diagnosis
To ensure the right diagnosis for your child, first focus on the doctor's workup. Learn...
ADHD Diagnosis in Kids
Is 4 Too Young?!
Revised guidelines give doctors the go-ahead to diagnose and treat ADHD in preschool...
ADHD Therapies
How Parent-Training Programs Work
Children with ADHD are up to 11 times more likely than their peers to develop...
Meltdowns & Anger
5 Things to Do When Your Child Is the Bully
You might be used to your child being the victim of bullying — but what about when he...
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Your Complete ADHD Diagnosis and Testing Guide
A thorough ADHD diagnosis includes symptom tests and interviews, plus a through medical...