Why French Kids Don't Have ADHD...

[Cradle2crayons]

On the sleeping thing - My ADHD son has a really hard time sleeping. It takes him several hours to settle down at night and he gets up really early. I definitely think there's a link there.

Mine used to as well. And on the nights she didn't get as much rest there was definitely clues the next day.

Then they out her in a medication that helps her rest (fall asleep quicker).. And she's been on it for 7 years now. Is a miracle worker.

[GoodKarma]

Thank you for sharing. That is a very interesting article.

[Familycare71]

I totally get what you are saying. I was in denial for a while and when I finally got out of denial about my daughter I struggled about meds too. But I compare her on meds like a light switch. It took me about a week to really realize how different her life was on meds... For the better... Then I felt bad that I had let her miss out in life because I was hesitant about meds. Even though she has more than just ADHD I can't imagine where we would be without all three of her ADHD medications. She's 10 now.

Exactly!! I have dck that needs medication and her parents won't give her any! There has been NO change with diet. It breaks my heart to know that she could have such a better quality if her parents weren't so misinformed... She lives a life of frustration now .
I am just glad I had a Dr I trusted-

I didn't see any change with my son based on diet.
He used to sleep a ton as a baby and needed it! Now he takes melatonin to help him sleep on the nights he needs it- it isn't every night anymore

[Willow]

I think it's pretty accurate.

And it's not just the French, the comparison is largely the same in regards to the rest of the world as well.


Kids here struggle with a variety of "diagnoses" that are completely inflicted by poor parenting.

Not all, but I'd say for a majority that's absolutely the root cause.

[itlw8]

I dare any of you with perfect children to go tell the parent of a child with ADHD or autism or failure to thrive, LD ODD any of the alphabet soup out there......... there is nothing wrong with your child it is just poor parenting.

In my opinion many of those parents are 10x better parents than those with perfect children because of all they have to learn and deal with when they have a child that is not perfect.


As far as diet do you know how hard it is to remove ALL gluten dairy and dyes for the chance in a million it might help ?? Heck how many time do I hear someone here say I would NEVER take a child with food allergies.

Living with someone with ADHD is hard just ask my DIL heck I was glad ds grew up she has him for life. :hug:

[Cradle2crayons]

I dare any of you with perfect children to go tell the parent of a child with ADHD or autism or failure to thrive, LD ODD any of the alphabet soup out there......... there is nothing wrong with your child it is just poor parenting.

In my opinion many of those parents are 10x better parents than those with perfect children because of all they have to learn and deal with when they have a child that is not perfect.


As far as diet do you know how hard it is to remove ALL gluten dairy and dyes for the chance in a million it might help ?? Heck how many time do I hear someone here say I would NEVER take a child with food allergies.

Living with someone with ADHD is hard just ask my DIL heck I was glad ds grew up she has him for life. :hug:

happyface amen!! We tried various food eliminations when daughter was little and then again a little later. Nothing worked. And I agree...l all I learned with daughter made the baby boy even easier . Maybe just I had been through so much heck I'm just de sensitized

[Familycare71]

I dare any of you with perfect children to go tell the parent of a child with ADHD or autism or failure to thrive, LD ODD any of the alphabet soup out there......... there is nothing wrong with your child it is just poor parenting.

In my opinion many of those parents are 10x better parents than those with perfect children because of all they have to learn and deal with when they have a child that is not perfect.


As far as diet do you know how hard it is to remove ALL gluten dairy and dyes for the chance in a million it might help ?? Heck how many time do I hear someone here say I would NEVER take a child with food allergies.

Living with someone with ADHD is hard just ask my DIL heck I was glad ds grew up she has him for life. :hug:

Amen!!!happyface It is so frustrating and offensive to hear- but then I forgive- because I know it comes from ignorance!!

[Kaddidle Care]

I dare any of you with perfect children to go tell the parent of a child with ADHD or autism or failure to thrive, LD ODD any of the alphabet soup out there......... there is nothing wrong with your child it is just poor parenting.

It's especially hard when family members refuse to believe the diagnosis. Especially a know-it-all Sister in Law who doesn't even have children but is the authority on everything.

My husband has it for sure - I have tendencies.. you have to laugh together about it - our typical one liner is.. "Ooh a shiny penny!" ::

[Solandia]

It's especially hard when family members refuse to believe the diagnosis. Especially a know-it-all Sister in Law who doesn't even have children but is the authority on everything.

My husband has it for sure - I have tendencies.. you have to laugh together about it - our typical one liner is.. "Ooh a shiny penny!" ::

Our's is "Oooo- a piece of candy!", same idea. We don't have a dx, we are just bad parents since my dd does okay with school. I am amazed that she keeps it together at school (although she has an IEP for social issues), because she abso-freaking-lutely cannot at home. Completely off the wall.

[itlw8]

- our typical one liner is.. "Ooh a shiny penny!" ::

too funny We always said OOHHHH a tv for ds... I swear they magically popped on if he walked by and you would find him standing there with his hand on the cabinet an hour later.... but yet concentrate on anything else no way.....

[AfterSchoolMom]

My husband has it for sure - I have tendencies.. you have to laugh together about it - our typical one liner is.. "Ooh a shiny penny!" ::

Our's is "Oooo- a piece of candy!", same idea. .

Ours is, "Squirrel!"

BTW, Solandia, I can't even read that without hearing it in my head as James Woods, .

[Meyou]

My opinion is that alot of ADHD symptoms can be alienated with a change in diet and exercise. Not all....there are some children that need medication but I feel these kids are much fewer and farther between than we see right now in society.

My dd is being effectively treated with a very strict whole food diet, ALOT of exercise (mostly playing outside) and a strict schedule and routine. This doesn't work for everyone but for her issues we saw night and day differences within 4 days of detoxing her system. I can tell instantly if she's eaten something she shouldn't now even if she lies about it. She literally goes from happy and reasonable to shrieky and wild. The pitch of her voice even changes. It amazes me that "food" can be so powerful even if very small amounts.

[canadiancare]

Years ago I read a book called Allergies and the Hyperactive Child. I truly believe that in many cases food and environmental allergies contribute to many of the issues facing our children today. Some people say that good amounts of animal fat is needed to keep our brains healthy and now that we have started going low fat on all our dairies it is changing the way the brain functions.

[Willow]

My opinion is that alot of ADHD symptoms can be alienated with a change in diet and exercise. Not all....there are some children that need medication but I feel these kids are much fewer and farther between than we see right now in society.

My dd is being effectively treated with a very strict whole food diet, ALOT of exercise (mostly playing outside) and a strict schedule and routine. This doesn't work for everyone but for her issues we saw night and day differences within 4 days of detoxing her system. I can tell instantly if she's eaten something she shouldn't now even if she lies about it. She literally goes from happy and reasonable to shrieky and wild. The pitch of her voice even changes. It amazes me that "food" can be so powerful even if very small amounts.

I agree with this 1000%

I wish all parents would explore the effects processed foods have on their family.

[Willow]

Years ago I read a book called Allergies and the Hyperactive Child. I truly believe that in many cases food and environmental allergies contribute to many of the issues facing our children today. Some people say that good amounts of animal fat is needed to keep our brains healthy and now that we have started going low fat on all our dairies it is changing the way the brain functions.

This is a particularly fascinating theory to me....I may snoop around to see if I can find more about that.....