Healthy eating vs Family and Friends Etc.

If you are on a diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, than you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you are worried about the food that goes into your mouth, don’t worry—there are ways to overcome peer pressure. It simply takes a little know-how to get people off your back!

Parties are a major source of peer pressure, especially with alcohol. However, remember that alcohol contains hundreds of empties calories in just one drink. When you go to a part, people might be pressuring you to have a drink and relax, and it can be difficult to say no when they are constantly trying to convince you. Instead, offer to drive to a bar instead. This way, you re the designated driver, so people won’t want you to drink and, in fact, they will probably be purchasing you waters and maybe even helping to pay for your gas. It’s a win-win situation for everyone.

Another time when you may feel pressured to eat is at work when the boss orders lunch for everyone at a meeting or when you have to visit a client. Instead of giving in to temptation, simply politely decline the food by letting your boss know in advance or order a meal that is healthy and split the portion in half so you have a meal for tomorrow’s lunch as well.

Baby showers, weddings, birthday parties, and other special events can also wreak havoc on your diet, even if you are good at resisting temptation on your own. When someone hands you a piece of cake and won’t take no for an answer, it can be difficult to know what to say! Here, little white lies might be appropriate. For instance, saying that your stomach was upset earlier in the day will convince a person that you don’t want to eat at the moment or pretending to have a chocolate allergy will get people to allow you to enjoy the party without a hassle surrounding food.

Remember, however, that while refusing bad foods is fine, you should be eating good foods. If you do not, dangerous eating habits and disorders can develop, which will give you, your friends, and your doctor a real reason to worry. It’s ok to say no to peer pressure, but don’t say no to food in general!

Facts About ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common behavioral health condition facing many families. One out of every 20 children is affected by it. Many children who have ADHD have above average intelligence levels. However symptoms of ADHD can make their schoolwork, family and friendships very difficult. Symptoms often appear by the age of 7 but can be difficult to recognize because there are three types of ADHD.

Children with=
Hyperactive ADHD, display noisy behavior
Inattentive ADHD, display quite behavior
and
Combination ADHD, display both noisy and quite behavior

All three types of ADHD can be managed if diagnosed and treated early.

Here are some facts about ADHD

• Untreated children who have ADHD often develop more serious adult problems such as depression, substance abuse and work and relationship conflicts.

• Up to five percent of school age children may have ADHD

• Childern who ahve ADHD can be sucessfully treated if they diagnosed early.

• Three times as many boys as girls are identified as having ADHD in their childhood years. However, girls are identified more in their late teens and young adult years.

• Punishment is not the answer for controlling ADHD behaviors.

• Children who have ADHD may have other problems, such as poor conduct, anxiety, deprssion and learning problems.

• ADHD can cause poor study habits, testing skills and school performance.

• Often, children who have ADHD may have above average intelligence, which make diagnosis of ADHD more difficult.

ADHD is a complicated disorder. It usually takes more than one expert to make the diagnosis. Your child's pediatrician or primary care doctor plays a key role. Other specialist often assists the doctor becasue many factors must be considered.

It's important to remember that a child with ADHD is no less intelligent than his peers. The disorder makes him disorganized but doesn't affect his ability to learn. Patience is important for the parents of a child with ADHD because his behavior can often be disruptive for the family. A regular daily schedule can help, as well as hugs and kind words for positive behavior.