ADD (attention deficient disorder) and ADHD (attention deficit hyperactive disorder) are the two nerve-related disorders that are usually seen among children these days. Children suffering from ADD tend to face a lot of problems such as getting distracted easily, difficulty in organizing, putting in a lot of effort to conduct any mental effort, and trouble carrying things. They also have difficulty while listening and paying attention. When such symptoms are caused for a long period of time, then the child may be tested for ADD. They will often be inattentive, distracted, unorganized and carry low self-esteem.

Children suffering from ADHD will usually experience problems such as talking excessively, unable to concentrate, and excess body movement during inappropriate or awkward situations.

As these disorders are getting common, it is essential to find a good treatment for the same. There are numerous over-the-counter medicines available that will help in treating the problem. Apart from this, there are herbal and natural treatments. Dietary changes are also required to help children overcome the problem at a fast rate.

Effective ADD and ADHD therapy
Behavioral treatment is essential for treating these problems. Here are some important tips for effective therapy. With a balance of over-the-counter medicines and the tips mentioned below, it gets easy to overcome the problem.

• Exercise
  Body movement is extremely essential for effective brain functioning. Children are required to be engaged in any of the activities such as dance, martial arts, gymnastics, and skateboarding.
• Good sleep
  Good and sound sleep is a vital component. Regular and quality sleep helps in improving the symptoms of the problem. Usually, children suffering from this problem will experience lack of sleep during the night. Stimulants for sleep are not going to help at all as these would be dangerous in the long run. For this purpose, it is important to get them to bed at the right time and keep them away from all the electronic items.
• Right nutrition
  Eating right helps the body fight against many ailments. A strict schedule should be followed for eating. They are required to follow a diet that has various elements such as iron, zinc, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

It is important to identify and set goals for the children so that it motivates them to achieve those goals. Reward them when they show the desired behavior so that they keep continuing with the work that you expect them to. As parents, it is important to recognize the problems the children go through and provide them with an effective upbringing and a great environment so that they can live as valuable humans.