Hyperactive children tend to be disorganised and can’t concentrate on what is going on around them and hence don’t learn from their activities, writes John Muturi A child who ‘can’t sit still’ is ...

Hyperactivity is one of the three symptoms assessed by clinicians when they are determining if someone has ADHD or not (Mutti-Driscoll, 2024). When you hear the word hyperactivity, do you associate it ...

Sometimes we tend to mix up a kid with lots of energy and mischief with one who is hyperactive, which can prevent us from addressing what could become a behavioral issue. That's why you need to know ...

When it comes to your kids’ diets, it’s not just about what they eat; it’s also about how certain foods might affect their behavior. Many common snacks and meals can unexpectedly lead to hyperactivity ...

Parenting teenage boys is always an adventure. As parents, we become particularly attuned to his behavior, looking for changes and anticipating difficulties before they turn into something more ...

"Don't give him too much sugar or he will become unmanageable!" How many times have you heard this phrase at a birthday party or during a snack? The link between sugar and hyperactivity in children is ...

A woman I know has young daughters who attend a private school in the Greater Seattle area. On multiple occasions, her daughters have been chastised for having something containing sugar — even a few ...