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Q: Is Banning Video Games Hurting My Son Socially?

At school, the boys (and some girls) talk about video games — a lot. They even use multi-player mode...

A child with ADHD who is also oppositional and defiant may refuse to take his ADHD medication....

In college, forging social connections takes more work, balancing academics with life takes more...

How to make new friends is not clear or easy for boys with ADHD, who might smother new friends by...

For many children with ADHD, there is only hot or cold — enraged or calm. And as they age, those...

Yes, kids with ADHD tend to crave constant stimulation. But that alone is not the reason your child...

You’ve held your child’s hand for a long time, guiding him through life’s challenges and the...

Boys with ADHD struggle with emotional regulation, which can become a social burden when they unleash...

Boys with ADHD don’t always have reliable social filters. If your son is prone to rambling with you,...

College students with ADHD are more likely than their colleagues to fail a course or drop out of...

Starting in 5th and 6th grade, students are expected to manage their own assignment calendars,...

Emotional dysregulation is a common symptom of ADHD in children and adults. When your child's anger...