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5 Tips to managing ADHD – by Meghan McNaughton

October 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

Does your child have a hard time staying focused during tasks and make careless

mistakes? Are they overly impulsive or restless? Do they seem not to listen when spoken

to? Maybe your child’s teachers or other caregivers have suggested they be assessed for

ADHD?

Unfortunately, the number of children diagnosed and medicated for ADHD has drastically

gone up over the past couple decades. While there are many treatment options for focus

and behaviour, here are 5 simple at home tips to improve ADHD symptoms.

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  1. Sleep. Think about how moody, impulsive, or indecisive you were last time you

    didn’t have a good night’s sleep! Unfortunately, many children aren’t getting

    enough quality sleep these days. In fact, school-aged children need 9-11 hours

    of sleep every night so they can focus, learn, and grow. To help kids ease into a

    more restful sleep, practice relaxation techniques with them and turn off

    technology at least 45 minutes before bed.

  2. Diet. You’ve likely heard the saying “You are what you eat!” If your family eats a

    lot of processed food with sugar, preservatives, and food colouring, you’re likely

    to have hyper, colourful kids on your hands – figuratively speaking of course!

    When behaviour, learning, and concentration are an issue, it’s especially

    important to ditch the additives and focus on real food. Food sensitivities can also

    be a trigger for some children, causing brain fog and behaviour problems. Talk to

    your Naturopathic Doctor to find out if food sensitivities are a factor for your

    child.

  3. Routine. Most children do better when they have some level of structure in their

    lives. Regular mealtimes and a consistent bedtime are important, but so are

    planned activities like outings and homework time. Setting expectations with a “to

    do” list or day planner might help keep kids on track and manage anxiety.

  4. Physical activity. We all need to move, but kids need even more movement on

    a daily basis! When children have an outlet to release their energy, they are

    better able to focus and learn. Some progressive schools have introduced

    standing desks with swinging foot bars or yoga balls to let kids fidget while

    focusing on their work. General guidelines recommend getting 60 minutes of

    vigorous physical activity daily, but if your child tends to be hyperactive, more

    movement might be helpful!

  5. Fish oil. Clinical research shows that omega-3 fatty acids improves behaviour,

    attention, hyperactivity, and mood. Did you know that omega-3 fatty acids are

    essential fatty acids, because the body can’t make them? That means that you

    need to get it from your diet. The best sources of omega-3s are fatty fish

    (Salmon), seeds (flax, hemp, and chia seeds), or from a supplement. Always talk

    to your Naturopathic Doctor before taking a new supplement or giving one to

    your child.

 

As always, we are here to support you! If you have more questions or would like to explore

more ways to improve your child’s focus and behaviour, give us a call at 905-892-1318.

We focus on treatment plans that are customized for your child’s needs!

 

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