“But I can’t have ADHD. I am not hyperactive.” This is what I told the counselor in medical school when I was first diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).…
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Side by Side Virginia was established in 1991 and provides a lifeline for LGBTQ youth ages eleven to twenty in Richmond.
What if the teacher calls on me in math? Do tornadoes happen here? Why does Daddy look upset? These are some of the thoughts that may cause anxiety for our…
Christmas has now come and gone and left a pile of recycling, trash, unwrapped presents that need to be sorted and put away, dishes, and a wilting tree that will…
As we learn more about the deadly shooting at Sparks Middle School yesterday, the grieving process begins. What is the best way to talk to children about tragedy and help…
With teen depression on the rise, it’s important to know how to spot the symptoms and find teens the help they need.
‘Don’t Just Wait for It to Happen,’ Says Former Executive Happiness isn’t a state of being, says former Johnson & Johnson executive Lynda Wallace; happiness is something happy people do.…
by Elizabeth Berrien My first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage, and so the second time I was expecting I was filled with relief after a healthy nine-month pregnancy. I looked…
Have you wondered if your child may have ADHD? Read on to learn how to spot the symptoms, get a diagnosis, and find helpful resources.
It’s a lesson best learned young. Michaela is part of a group from Albert Hill Middle School in Richmond who participated in a recent program run by First Things First…
By Dianne Durante, Ed.S. and Kirsten Hagman, LMSW Relational Aggression (R.A.) is a term that many parents are unfamiliar with but educators are reporting that it is now one of their…
Five Steps to Being a Mindful Parent You may have noticed the word “mindful” cropping up in some of parenting articles you read. Maybe you don’t know what it means…