An inattentive child cannot pay attention as it seems every little noise or action gets the child distracted. Sometimes they do not appear to be listening when someone is talking to them or they may be forgetful and have trouble with organization. This inattentiveness can be a result of a variety of struggles or disorders including ADHD and Anxiety.

Video Games Role in Boys Friendships

The teenager rushed into the house after getting home from school. He quickly nodded towards his mom before turning on his Xbox. His mom heard him muttering into a headset, “We need to form an alpha team so we can encircle them.” The teen stayed glued to the screen, playing on his Xbox for the…

Back to School Parent Tips

The excitement is beginning to build as a new school year is about to start. There will be new teachers and classes along with seeing friends that students have not seen all summer. There is also a bit of nervousness about how the school year will unfold. Many times the start of the school year…

Helping Kids Have a Healthy Self-Esteem

The boy looked at his mother and said, “I don’t think I can. I usually mess things up.” The mother sighed and wondered why her son was so reluctant to try new things. She just knew that he could be good at so many things if he would just try. In the situation above, the…

Be Aware of Children’s Mental Health

The teacher softly sighed as she raised her voice one more time, “Alex, please sit down and start on your work!” Alex heard the teacher and headed back to his seat to get back to work on his assignment. However, he got distracted by some classmates and headed over to their desks to see what…