Marilyn Wedge's Blog, page 13
September 12, 2014
Why Physical Education is Important for Academic Skills
Wait, you might not want to cut P. E. from the school curriculum just yet!
Why Physical Education is Important for Academic Skills
Wait, you might not want to cut P. E. from the school curriculum just yet!
August 16, 2014
Overscheduled Kids
How much scheduling is too much for any particular kid?
Overscheduled Kids
How much scheduling is too much for any particular kid?
July 25, 2014
ADHD Drugs (Stimulants) and Heart Disease in Kids
A new study (June, 2014) finds that children without predisposing risk factors for heart disease were at increased risk for heart problems after taking typical stimulants prescribed for ADHD.
ADHD Drugs (Stimulants) and Heart Disease in Kids
A new study (June, 2014) finds that children without predisposing risk factors for heart disease were at increased risk for heart problems after taking typical stimulants prescribed for ADHD.
July 2, 2014
Is Free Play Essential for Learning?
Having ample opportunity for free play not only has psychological advantages for a child; it has educational advantages as well.
June 9, 2014
Audra McDonald, Creativity and ADHD
Audra McDonald said last night, "I want to thank my mom and dad up in heaven for disobeying the doctor's orders and not medicating their hyperactive daughter and finding out what she's into instead."
June 4, 2014
Artificial Food Colorings and ADHD Symptoms
Parents of ADHD kids are interested in knowing whether changing their child's diet may eliminate the need for drugs.
May 9, 2014
Are ADHD Drugs Safe in the Long Term?
Some parents have found that removing artificial food dyes, artificial preservatives, sugar, and gluten from their children's diets can have a spectacular effect.
