ADD Isn’t the Problem

Attention Deficit Disorder -- a Different Perspective

Thom Hartmann, author of six books on Attention Deficit Disorder takes exception to the seriousness of ADD and ADHD. He insists that poor science casts a negative image on children, giving them a learning defect, when in reality it is the assembly-line, conveyer-belt schools that are dysfunctional. Take ADD and ADHD students out of this constrained setting and watch their learning genius and self-worth excel. Thank you Whole Family website for offering this article which is strangely absent from leading websites counseling parents about ADD.

Ode to Forgetfulness (video)

Listen, do you want to know a secret… about aging (song)

Mack Dryden sings a fun song about mental decline. This video is real fun for those of us becoming forgetful. Let’s laugh before full dementia sets in. Follow wellness practices on this blog and you will postpone, or reduce premature mental aging. Who needs it? Visit Mack on his website for more humor.

Healthy Brain Aging

Why we need to retool ‘Use it or lose it’

Alvaro Fernandez, co-author of The SharpBrain Guide to Brain Fitness starts his article posted on scribd.com by debunking 10 common myths on brain health, then recommends a brain-friendly lifestyle with an emphasis on novelty, variety and challenge. He challenges all of us to reshape and retool by ‘Using it or losing it’.

My Child’s Delayed Development?

What should I do about my child’s physical development?

Esther Boylan Wolfson in consultation with Ziva Schapiro, OTR offers an insightful article on WholeFamily.com website, suggesting what might be done if you suspect your child has a developmental problem. Check out Esther’s other excellent articles addressing Early Childhood Development.