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What you can learn from a marshmallow.

It's an age old dilemma; we stare at a plate of chocolate chip cookies after eating just one. We know well that's all we should eat, but the impulse kicks in and we have another. And another. Science tells us how this lack of control will affect us long-term, and it's not just about your waistline.

Impulsive behaviors are often associated with children and adults with autism or ADHD. At times, they lack self-control...

It is hard to believe that for many of us end-of-grade testing is just around the corner. This can be a very difficult time for students, parents, and teachers alike. If you have a student with ADHD, you know this can be an especially stressful time. Many students with ADHD struggle with testing for a variety of reasons; distractibility, anxiety, sleepiness, impulsivity, and carelessness, just to name a few.

Most of these students are highly intelligent, but their poor test results seldom...

Top 10 secrets to get your family eating better - for the brain!

We have all read about the recommend foods for healthy brains. But lets face it; brain foods usually arent too kid-friendly. Omega-rich fish like salmon, vegetables like spinach and kale, and oatmeal are not typically your childs favorite things to eat. They may not be even some of your favorite dishes! When it comes to integrating these foods into your familys diet, it will take some ingenuity. Here are some ideas:

Oatmeal...

Children with ADHD at Risk for Binge Eating
Lack of control increases risk

Many medications taken for ADHD result in appetite loss, so its hard to fathom that binge eating could be related to ADHD. Yet a new study from Johns Hopkins Childrens Center reveals that children with ADHD are significantly more likely to have an eating disorder.

The researchers term the disorder, loss of control eating syndrome and find it quite similar to binge\eating, a disorder commonly found in adults. The disorder...