UC Mental Health and Nutrition Research

Room 461 Psychology Department University of Canterbury Clyde Road Christchurch

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Need to know

Does your child have ADHD?

Are you interested in treatment alternatives to stimulant medication?

If your child is:

• Aged 8 to 12

• In Christchurch (or able to travel)

• Not currently taking any medication

You could be part of an exciting study testing a micronutrient treatment for ADHD.

For more information or to register interest, please go to our website or contact:

Kathryn Darling

Kathryn.darling@pg.canterbury.ac.nz

Phone: 03 364 2987 ext. 7705

http://bit.ly/childadhd

LITTLE Q & As

My kid can’t stop saying “I WANT IT”!

Sometimes our children can sound like a broken record wanting and, needing everything in sight! It is times like this when can find ourselves going a bit crazy wanting to run from all the demands. One major tip to help avoid this, is teaching your child the difference between ‘want and need’. By explaining to your child there is a big difference between “I need a drink” or “I want a toy”, you will help your child understand when it’s the right time to ask for something and, hopefully will diminish the list of requirements for you!

Is your kid nose-picker?

Deal with any allergies and dehydration issues first as these can make picking seem necessary. Teach your child to use a handkerchief or tissue, as the main problem is the spreading of germs from fingers straight to the nasal cavity.

My child can’t stop saying rude words! What do I do?

As parents we all will experience our children saying rude words, whether it is as small as be saying ‘poo’, or screaming a swear word in the middle of a supermarket. No matter the circumstance, it is our job as parents to teach the child what is acceptable language to use. When your child uses these inappropriate words you can…

1. Firmly explain this is a bad word and “we don’t use that word in this house”.

2. Set a rule that if this word is used again, there will be a punishment.

3. Ask if they understand this discussion you two have just had.

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