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Why "Treatment as Usual" is Failing Kids with ADHD (And How We Fix It)

Key Takeaways: The Medication Might Not Be the Problem: The landmark MTA study proved that how ADHD medication is managed matters just as much as what is prescribed. The "Treatment As Usual" Trap: Standard, insurance-driven clinics often fail kids by prescribing sub-therapeutic doses and forcing them to wait months between rushed, 10-minute follow-ups. The Solution: Better outcomes require deliberate titration, frequent visits, and input from teachers—which is exactly why Kin

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May 274 min read

Stop Just Asking About Grades at Parent-Teacher Conferences

If you want to truly understand your child's mental health, don't just ask about their grades at a parent-teacher conference. Instead, ask the teacher how your child handles transitions, copes with frustration, and manages afternoon sensory overload. These behavioral insights are vital for identifying hidden signs of pediatric ADHD or anxiety. Let’s be honest: you only get about 10 to 15 minutes face-to-face with the adult who sees a side of your child you rarely get to witne

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May 193 min read

The “Summer Break” Illusion: Why Your Child’s Anxiety Might Spike (And How to Prevent it)

While summer break seems like a relaxing time for kids, the sudden loss of a structured school routine can actually trigger a significant spike in pediatric anxiety. Parents can prevent summer behavioral blowouts by establishing a predictable daily schedule, maintaining consistent sleep architecture, and requiring tech-free activities before screen time. As a pediatric psychiatric provider, there is a pattern I see in my Mayfield Heights clinic every single year between May a

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May 123 min read

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Why "Treatment as Usual" is Failing Kids with ADHD (And How We Fix It)

Stop Just Asking About Grades at Parent-Teacher Conferences

The “Summer Break” Illusion: Why Your Child’s Anxiety Might Spike (And How to Prevent it)

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