Psyched About School

Here are some NASP resources to help you navigate this conversation with your children. http://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis/war-and-terrorism

As we roll into summer, we all just want to kick back and relax.  Although this might seem like a good idea, it is important to maintain a routine to reduce stress for both the parents and the kids. Here is a blog we posted last year that is worth re-visiting! http://schoolpsychws.blogspot.com/2015/06/keeping-summer-routine.html If you are looking for some fun and educational activities to keep your kids occupied and learning over the summer, check out these ideas from Edutopia: http://www.edutopia.org/blog/summer-learning-resources-matt-davis

This question came up for me today and had me searching for more information.  A doctor diagnosed a student at one of my schools with AD/HD but also noted the possibility of sleep disorder. The symptoms of sleep deprivation can be almost indistinguishable from those of AD/HD.  Many individuals with a sleep disorder have difficulty focusing, exhibit impulsivity, have trouble completing tasks, and experience memory lapses. If these behaviors sound familiar, you probably know someone with AD/HD.  This article from The Huffington Post cites the many similarities between the conditions, the results of studies with children who are sleep-disordered, and why it is so easy to misdiagnosis a sleep disorder. To learn more, visit  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dr-michael-j-breus/adhd-sleep-disorders_b_3193570.html