Sound Beach Pediatrics

6 days ago

Math can be a challenging subject for many kids, including children with ADHD. If your kid is struggling in math, try these 4 fun math games designed for ADHD that will help make the subject more exciting and less difficult!

"It’s hard to get excited about a subject that requires so much repetition and memorization, especially for the ADHD brain, which craves novelty and multi-sensory stimulation. There are standards that must be taught, whether students have restless minds or not, but there are simple activities and games that we can use to make learning math more tolerable and (sometimes) fun."

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Do the Math

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Math doesn't have to be torture! Kick it up a notch with these fun math games, designed especially for kids with ADHD.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

7 days ago

Do you notice that your kids tend to think negatively or are hard on themselves? Kids can sometimes have distorted thoughts and might be looking at a situation unrealistically. Here are tips to help them change their thinking patterns and develop a positive mindset that will help them grow and cope with tough emotions.

"If your daughter wasn’t invited to a birthday party, for example, she may decide that everyone who went to the party hates her. If she forgets a line in a school play, she may insist that she ruined the whole performance.

These negative thinking patterns are often unrealistic, but they can have significant impacts on our emotions, behaviors, and world views. Mental health experts call them cognitive distortions — they’re also sometimes referred to as cognitive errors, thinking mistakes, or thinking errors."

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How to Change Negative Thinking Patterns - Child Mind Institute

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Unhealthy, negative thinking patterns called cognitive distortions can contribute to depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. How to identify them.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

Having a morning routine is important, especially during the school year. But an evening routine is also beneficial and can help build executive function skills in children. Here are some best practices to keep in mind.

"Remember routines vary from child to child—what is important is finding what works and sticking to it.

A successful routine should incorporate and prioritize what must get done every night. Consider snack time, homework, chores, and bed times."

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Benefits of Evening Routines for Kids | Pathways.org

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Find out how after school routines can help your child and get tips for starting a routine that works for your entire family.

Sound Beach Pediatrics

1 week ago

With kids back in school, we'd like to share this guide on backpack safety which includes tips on how to choose the right backpack for your kid, how to safely pack your child's bag, and more.

"Backpacks shouldn't weigh more than 15% of your child's body weight. This means a child who weighs 100 pounds shouldn't have a backpack that weighs more than 15 pounds.

If your child needs to lean forward to support the backpack's weight, then it's too heavy. Consider using a backpack with handles or a rolling backpack if your school allows it."

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Backpack Safety

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When used correctly, backpacks can be a good way to carry the necessities of the school day. However backpacks that are too heavy or are worn incorrectly can cause problems for children and teenagers.