Dr Livania Zavala

04/16/2024

Obviously sticking a device in front of your child in order to entertain them for a period of time is effective in diverting their attention.
But you could be doing long term damage to your child if this is a frequent practice.

Reference our last post for a suggestion on creating a response system for boredom!😁

As always do your own research and find what works best for you!🤔👍

04/16/2024

As strange as it may sound, it is important to encourage boredom by ensuring the child is not reliant on their electronics.

Boredom can provide opportunities for independence, creativity, and productivity.

Remember to always do your own research, and find what works best for you and your family.

Have a great week! 👍😊

02/02/2024

According to Dr. Buchalski, a university professor, these tools apply to any situation. However, these tools are especially useful for creating a healthy form of communication in any household.
Specific to children with ADHD, it is important to understand that their brain is wired differently, thus they process information differently, which can potentially make them act differently.
However, children with ADHD are just as well able to understand others around them, with a bit of patience.

11/01/2023

One of Dr. Zavala’s favorite resource is called ADDitude. (Visit ADDitudemag.com)This website provides biweekly updates of new research, as well as parenting tips and much more! Best of all, the email subscription is totally free!
The most important part, though, is finding a resource that speaks to you, and is reliable. Staying up to date with the latest advancements on ADHD is essential to ensuring that your child and family are as happy and healthy as possible!

04/02/2023

02/09/2023

ADHD children and electronics :
As we all know the use of electronics in children is out of control . Children as early as 9 months can use a cellphone , and toddlers use tablets as their security blankets . Parents commonly tell me “ the only way I can entertain my child is with my phone or tablet “ .
Electronics are overstimulating for children , and even more if they have ADHD . The hours a child spend in front of a screen , are hours missed to play , smile , jump , explore , ride bikes , paint , or read . This is even worse for children with ADHD , who needs more stimulation , and because the electronics provides such , they become totally unmotivated to do other activities fundamental for there development.
as a community , parents , teachers , physicians , adults , we need to intervene and go back to the basics , and encourage play time in the family , to create healthy long lasting memories , like the beautiful happy girl in this picture .
Dr Z

02/09/2023

Lots of parents ask me all the time , how can I help my child doctor . He/she does not behave , gets in trouble , she/he is often in a bad mood . So after several years answering this question , I realized the first and most important thing is : acceptance and unconditional love . You cannot help someone if you start wanting to change them . First accept every single detail , including his/her ADHD ,make your child to feel totally loved , and once he feels accepted and secure , you will be able to connect . That is the one condition needs to be present Connection. Only then your child will feel understood , and this will open possibilities for multiple interventions.
There is no child in the world that does not want to please parents and make them proud . But , when they cannot , they act up , they are upset , they misbehave . This is particular hard for children with ADHD , they have the uncontrollable need to move , to explore , to talk , to think , to fantasize . They don’t do it on purpose , their brain is a supermind! This makes them get in trouble , rejected by family members , teachers, peers , and others . They get tired or being disciplined , 24/7.
Sometimes instead of asking a child when he comes from school with a note for bad behavior “why did you behave bad today ?” Maybe a “ hmmm I saw you had a difficult day at school . Sorry . Do you want to talk about it ?