ADHD in Children Health Center

Figuring out the right ADHD medicine for your child is a process. WebMD tells you which drugs do what - including their side effects.

For most families, an ADHD diagnosis means a long trek through the world of pharmaceuticals. But the most successful treatment combines both meds and learning to manage behavior.

Side effects from ADHD medications are rarely dangerous, but they are unsettling. Knowing how to respond will ease your mind.

Research shows that after-school programs could relieve some troubles for kids who have ADHD.

If you think your child may have ADHD, take a breath. It may be something less serious.

An ADHD diagnosis is not so clearcut. WebMD looks at the controversy surrounding this condition.

Many girls struggling with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) go unnoticed by parents, teachers, and other adults. WebMD explains.

A WebMD reader shares how medication and a strong support system lead to her success.

If your child has ADHD, these 6 tips from WebMD will help you discover how to help your child learn, enforce rules, and encourage good behavior.

WebMD explains the 7 life skills teens should have before heading into adulthood.

WebMD talks to ADHD experts about how one child's ADHD can affect their brothers and sisters.

WebMD talks to experts about the most effective ways to discipline a child with ADHD.

Why is attention deficit hyperactive disorder so often overlooked in girls? WebMD explores the gender differences in the way ADHD is expressed.

Preschoolers can be diagnosed with ADHD. WebMD explains symptoms in children as young as age 4 and treatment options.

WebMD talks to experts about how parents can keep their child's ADHD from harming their own relationship.

A look at neurofeedback as a treatment for kids who have ADHD.

Kids with ADHD are more likely to engage in risky behavior. WebMD explains why this is and how to manage them.

Kids with ADHD can have a hard time focusing on tasks -- unless it involves video games. But does playing games make ADHD symptoms worse? WebMD investigates.

The teen years are already hard. If your teen has ADHD, they can be even harder. WebMD shows you how to help him get through those tough years with ease.

Most kids have a hard time when they leave elementary school for middle school. But it can be even harder for kids with ADHD. Luckily, you can help your child be happy and do well at school. WebMD shows you how.

Get tips for choosing a school for a child who has ADHD. Find out what to look for if you have several schools to choose from and how to work with your child's school, if you don't have options.

Is there a link between ADHD and food dyes or other additives? WebMD looks at what the research says.

Good nutrition is part of children's brain development. Eggs, oatmeal, apples, and fish are some of the foods that have nutrients that are good for children's brains. Find out what other foods made the list.

WebMD offers tips for parents of children who have ADHD on how to talk to their child about ADHD in a supportive, encouraging way.

WebMD talks to Lara Honos-Webb, PhD, and other ADHD experts about Honos-Webb's book, The Gift of ADHD.