Impulsivity occurs as a person makes a decision quickly without thinking about the consequences. This is a hallmark trait of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). For example, your child that is setting the table for dinner and before all of the plates is on the table, your child is off feeding the fish. How does a parent whose child engages in this kind of behavior rein them in and help them to think before acting? Increased exercise, improved sleep patterns, and cognitive restructuring are three techniques that we are going to explore in this article.

Almost everyone becomes anxious before taking a test. When test anxiety negatively affects a student's performance, this can become a significant problem. The importance placed on tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, and other standardized tests can create essential issues for children and their parents. Serious consequences are associated with test success.

Your child's ability to focus, maintain concentration, and get work completed is a significant factor in attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a significant stressor for school-age children. Beyond working with a therapist familiar with ADHD, what can a parent do at home to help their child?