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One More Question That Katie Porter Should Have Asked

After CDC chief Robert Redfield agreed publicly to offer free coronavirus testing for all, there is still a shortage of testing for all but the rich and famous.

The Politics of ADHD

There are two opposing schools of thought regarding ADHD.

Mindfulness Can Help Kids with ADHD

Because children’s brains are plastic or malleable, even 10 minutes a day of mindfulness can calm their Monkey Minds by activating higher brain functions.

U.S. Supreme Court Reinforces Human Rights of the Homeless

The Court's decision means that the homeless cannot be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment.

Gimme Shelter

As homelessness increases and affects more neighborhoods, individuals and agencies will have to wake up to the problem and search for solutions. 

The Mystery of Psychosomatic Symptoms

Stress in the family can appear as anxiety, panic attacks, and even physical symptoms like vomiting.

Five No-Risk, Non-Drug ADHD Treatments That Work

Instead of rushing to Ritalin, parents can try these no-risk non-drug treatments for ADHD kids.

Early screen exposure and autism--Is there a link?

A new article explores the question of whether intensive exposure to electronic screens in early childhood is a cause of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD).

Why French Kids Don’t Take Drugs for ADHD

In the United States, 7.77 percent of children take stimulant medications. In France the number is only 0.46 percent. A new study explains why.

New Law Gives Child Sex Abuse Victims a Chance at Justice

Nothing can undo the emotional damage inflicted on a child or teen who was sexually molested, but a new law allows them to seek some justice.