ADHD in Children Health Center

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.

ADHD coaches teach children and teens with ADHD study skills and goal setting and help them follow through. Find out what to expect.

A new diagnosis can bring relief -- but also new worries. Here’s how to navigate them with your child.

A new diagnosis calls for an adjustment to your discipline strategy. Here’s what may work best for your child.

Parents and caregivers of children with ADHD share their advice on how to help manage symptoms, teach coping skills, and improve daily life.

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.

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

When your child has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), it can turn your home upside down. Get tips from a developmental behavioral pediatrician to help you keep control.

Can your child use certain ADHD traits to their advantage? Find out how focusing on the positives can help kids with ADHD build confidence and overcome obstacles.

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

It’s common for parents, teachers, and other adults to overlook ADHD in inattentive, easily distracted girls.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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