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Q: “Are we overmedicating our kids?”

Here is an interesting question raised by the editors of Parenting magazine in their November 2007 issue. While the article focuses greatly on the use of medication to treat bipolar disorder in children as young as 2, the implications are just as relevant for you and ADHD.

A: This is a tough question to answer unequivocally.

In most cases, I would advise parents to seriously consider what else might be affecting their child’s behavior before immediately turning to medication as the first step in treatment, or as an answer.

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Those consumers taking out a home improvement loan to fund renovation projects could substantially add to the value of their property, new figures indicate.

In research carried out by Halifax an ever-increasing number of consumers are looking towards home improvements, for instance redecorating or getting a kitchen extension, as a way of boosting the worth of their home. A reported 25 per cent of homeowners who have undertaken such a project over the last 12 months have done so specifically to increase the value of accommodation - up from the seven per cent recorded last year.

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If you or your child have been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), there are many alternatives to Ritalin or other mind-altering drugs for you and your family to choose. Mind-altering drugs should always be the last resort, as our children’s brains and nervous systems are growing and the negative influence of these drugs on brain and nervous system development are significant.

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