Matt Reid

Matt Reid

Knowing if the medication works

I just read an article from ADDitude’s Research Digest: Teens less likely to recognize positive effects of ADHD medication. It relates the results of a small study of teens. They were given different amounts of medication, including placebo and asked…

Over stimulation at the holidays

When I turned 10 (I think) it was the last time that my parents invited everyone in my class to a birthday party at my house. It ended up being 30 or so kids running around and going crazy. Apparently…

Does music help us concentrate?

I had a great meeting of my CHADD parents support group last night. It was only three moms but they were all new and really ran the gamut of who comes to the meetings. One mom was really struggling with…

Videogame addiction, Paula Poundstone & Ask Amy

I am 100% about generating my own content, but sometimes you come across something that says it so well that it stands on it’s own. Many people don’t really take me seriously when I say that videogames have been been…

Checklists for my son

My eight-year-old is a fantastic kid. But his attention is challenged, especially in the morning and evening when he’s not on his Focalin. I was getting frustrated with reminding him about everything he had to do as part of his…

Don’t be so hard on yourself

So, I don’t often do something as trite as posting lyrics as a blog post. But, I’m a bit behind in posting and a song by my new favorite band, The Interrupters, really hit me the other day. I think…

Workout Tip # 5b: Where to Workout

Know Thy Self! Where to work out? I think that knowing where to workout is also super important. Are you a gym person? Do you like to exercise at home? Do you prefer to be outside? Does the weather or…

Fighting ADHD ignorance

Got an awesome (sarcasm) email last week. Decided to send a response. For your edification and amusement, check out a copy of my response below. Hey William. Sorry it has taken a few days to get back to you. But,…

Workout Tip # 5a: Know Thy Self!

When to work out? Knowing what is likely to work for you, your brain, your body, and your life is so important. I’ve always wanted to be that guy in the shoe commercial who gets up and goes for a…