What Makes a Good Joke?
Did you hear the one about….? Some people tell a joke and everybody laughs. Other jokes go flat or even make people mad. How do you decide which jokes…
Did you hear the one about….? Some people tell a joke and everybody laughs. Other jokes go flat or even make people mad. How do you decide which jokes…
Girls and Women with ADHD Carol E. Watkins, M.D. Girls and Women are Under Diagnosed The DSM-IV estimates that the ratio of boys with ADHD to girls was 4:1.…
When Your Grandchild Has Attention Deficit Disorder Glenn Brynes, MD & Carol E. Watkins, MD Grandparents have always had an important role in the life of a child or…
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder: Diagnosis, Coping and Mastery Glenn Brynes Ph.D., M.D. and Carol Watkins, M.D. In the past, Attention Deficit Disorder was believed to be a condition that affected…
Do you have a child with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and feel like you’re in over your head? ADHD can be an overwhelming condition, but with the right support and…
Depression can occur at almost any phase of life. However, it can have a special impact if it occurs in the parent of young children. Postpartum depression is the best-known…
Many children have trouble swallowing pills. There are a variety of reasons for this difficulty. Some children truly do not have the mouth and throat control to swallow a solid…
Individuals with AD/HD have several characteristics that make them more vulnerable to substance abuse: These may include self-medication, impulsivity, social skills problems and a tendency to associate with others who…
What is sexual harassment? It can range from a suggestive statement to aggressive sexual assault. In many cases, males are the aggressors, but women and girls can be sexually aggressive.…
The gifted child or adolescent with AD/HD may not fit classical definitions of educationally handicapped or gifted. On one hand, he may be able to use his skills to cover…