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Has your child lost interest in studies? The Six ways to beat Attention Deficit Disorder | Lifestyle News,

Has your child lost interest in studies? The Six ways to beat Attention Deficit Disorder | Lifestyle News, | The Psychogenyx News Feed | Scoop.it
While individuals with ADHD experience persistent deficits in attention, many individuals without ADHD also report a lack of ability to focus on a day-to-day basis. Many a time, this is actually the result of the hectic, fast-paced lifestyle that we follow. Here are a few strategies to enhance our focus in everyday living by Dr Samir Parikh, Director, Fortis National Mental Health Programme
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How to practice mindfulness meditation with ADHD

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Research shows mindfulness meditation training can be a promising form of ADHD treatment and management. Here's why, and how to try it.
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New Research Finds Evidence That Mindfulness Helps ADHD

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New research finds mindfulness useful for ADHD treatment. Try these mindfulness skills to reduce ADHD symptoms.
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41 Hacks That Help People With ADD/ADHD Work And Feel Better

41 Hacks That Help People With ADD/ADHD Work And Feel Better | The Psychogenyx News Feed | Scoop.it
Having ADD/ADHD can be both a blessing and a curse. These 41 hacks will help you to thrive at work and in your personal life.
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Why your kid won't sit still - Times of India

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Times of India Why your kid won't sit still Times of India House argues that hyper-competitive modern life is creating environments that are precisely the opposite of those that children need -early cognitive learning, drastic reduction in free...
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ADHD/ADD in Adults: Symptoms & Treatments

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Most people think of children when they hear the term attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). But 30%-70% of kids with ADHD continue having symptoms when they grow up. WebMD provides an overview of ADHD in adults.
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The Right (And Wrong) Way to Talk to a Child Who Has Trouble Focusing

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Does your child sometimes have trouble focusing? Of course they do. Here are some common mistakes parents make trying to get kids back on task — and some better approaches to try.
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“Paying attention?” an app asks – helping kids monitor their own classroom behavior - The Hechinger Report

“Paying attention?” an app asks – helping kids monitor their own classroom behavior - The Hechinger Report | The Psychogenyx News Feed | Scoop.it
Between kids chattering, bolting from their seats or simply staring out the window, keeping students focused is a constant battle for Alexandra Beckman, a special education teacher of fifth- and sixth-graders in Ozark, Missouri. “It’s probably how I spend the majority of my day,” Beckman admitted. She recently tried a new approach to claw back …
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Why Can’t Students Just Pay Attention?

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Although some faculty believe it's up to students to pay attention, there are things we can do to help keep them actively involved in their learning.

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How Sleep Makes Kids Smarter, Calmer: Study - Everyday Health

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How Sleep Makes Kids Smarter, Calmer: Study
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For a long time we have thought that sleep affects children's emotional and cognitive functioning. However, few studies have been done in youths to verify this.
David Harris's curator insight, December 20, 2013 8:19 AM

Sleep hygiene is foundational to good mental health or as my mama used to say, "He's cross 'cause he went to bed late and got up early."

 

Julien Cuyeu's curator insight, September 23, 2014 9:39 PM

Kids brains need as much sleep as possible for them to function. They are still in the developmental stage of growing and need to snooze no matter what. 

Julien Cuyeu's curator insight, November 22, 2014 11:43 PM

Maybe this is possible