The Challenge of Morning Routines in ADHD The period immediately preceding the school day—often termed the “before school functioning” phase—represents one of the most significant and often overlooked sources of stress for families managing a child or adolescent diagnosed with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This critical window, typically spanning from waking up to departing for school, […]
The Critical Role of Breakfast in Cognitive Function The consumption of breakfast, defined generally as the first meal consumed after an overnight fast, holds significant implications for human cognitive performance. This meal serves as the critical initial source of glucose, the primary energy substrate for the brain. Following prolonged fasting, hepatic glycogen stores become depleted, […]