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I used to think I was a good mom.

Until my sweet 12-year-old daughter starting surreptitiously videotaping me with her phone. She chooses random, boring daily moments when Im not posing or even paying attention. And then she plays them back to me, her face deadpan, like a lawyer presenting irrefutable evidence to the Supreme Court justices. Me telling her (for the five hundredth time in one night) to brush her teeth before bed. Me explaining why I am, and any self-respecting female …

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Be Responsible for Your Energy

One thing I have been really paying attention to lately is my energy and others reactions to it. We solely are responsible for the energy we put out. It wasnt until recently that I started to truly understand its importance. Just as we need to be responsible for our waste and how we treat the planet that we share, we need to be consciously responsible for our energy.

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Diet for Teen Athletes

The food that a teen athlete takes into her body is the fuel that keeps her systems running and allows her to show what she’s got on the field. By paying attention to your teen’s diet, you can make it easier for her to give it her all and to ensure that she isn’t left without the energy she requires mid-activity. Certain dietary components are particularly important to teen athletes. When planning your teen’s menu, fortify her diet with the right elements.

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Advice for Parents of Children With ADHD

Your child has the dreaded ADHD diagnosis from the school. The school says, and you might even agree, that your child is hyperactive and has trouble paying attention. Maybe your child has uncontrollable impulses that interfere with his relationships and learning. The school has labeled your child as being difficult, and if you are like many parents, you probably don’t know what to do.

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ADHD Medication & Effects

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a condition that causes children to be impulsive, overly active or to have trouble paying attention and focusing. Some children with ADHD struggle with all three symptoms. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, your doctor may recommend several treatment options. You and your doctor should set goals for the treatment, according to MedlinePlus, and re-evaluate it if those goals are not met.