I have often written about the danger that the current rates of (over)diagnosis of ADD/ADHD poses to our children. Not only does it lead to unnecessary exposure to dangerous psycho-stimulants, it also often obscures the true reasons behind a child’s health problems. Many parents are thus ‘reassured’ that the issues are being addressed while this [...]
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Working Protein into “Snacks”
“3 Steps” is all about choices.
When it comes to snacking, we have to become smarter.
Many of us don’t think twice about what we are eating as snacks.
I shot this video on my iphone.
It features my 3 year old daughter Mackenzie.
She is talking about one of her favorite snacks…
Wheat Thins [...]
Why Nutrition Matters
If you have been reading “3 Steps ADD” and/or the articles on this site you would have noticed that I place a great deal of emphasis on nutrition as a vitally important part of any strategy for dealing with the effects of ADD/ADHD. You may also be aware that many people are quite critical of an ADD/ADHD strategy that majors on healthy eating supplemented by essential vitamins and oils. This may come as a surprise until you ask a few questions about the background and credentials of the critics.
Is ‘Attention-Deficit’ at least partly due to ‘Nature Deficit’? (Part 2)
In my last article I focused on the negative impact that a lack of exposure to nature can have on children. I also profiled some research that showed dramatic increases in the ability of children to concentrate after they took a walk in a natural setting. It is an undisputable fact, although not one widely recognised in our society, that outdoor play should be one of the cornerstones of a child’s education. This recognition forms the basis of the ‘No Child Left Inside’ initiative.
The recommendations that form the basis of ‘No Child Left Inside’ are not revolutionary but rather a restatement of ‘back to basics’ principles that we ignore at our peril. The suggestions below may help you to get these foundational principles right:
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