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In the center of the parking lot at our fencing club in Sunnyvale, there’s a cement sidewalk that’s about two and a half feet wide, separating

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There’s a common idea that getting kids to go to beginner fencing summer camp is about creating the next generation of great fencers. It goes

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Researchers are testing a new way to treat symptoms of ADHD called BCI assisted brain painting. University of South Florida computer scientist

2 min read 2022-05-22 03:37:58

Let’s use an analogy that we all have experience with. Imagine you’re driving in the rain. The windshield wipers are fanning across the

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What is RSD? Rejection is not enjoyable for anyone. But for individuals who have Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), it can trigger an

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Competitive fencing necessarily involves a good bit of travel. In that way, it’s like a lot of other youth sports. We’re a niche sport and

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Have Work to Do But No Motivation? Bring on the Body Double When you ADHD, starting or completing dull, boring or repetitive tasks can be

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Special note: If you are struggling with Mother’s Day due to any number of complex emotions, I’m sending you a virtual hug. Some of you want so

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For the most part, the things in our lives only have as much power as we choose to give to them. When you face an opponent, you have options about

2 min read 2022-04-30 06:36:21

Are weighted blankets a tool for managing ADHD symptoms? Weighted blankets aren’t really new. Occupational therapists have long used them to help

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The man behind me at the grocery checkout was on his phone with his daughter—and clearly having a hard time getting a word in edgewise. “No,

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Many parents of kids with ADHD may feel like they spend an inordinate amount of time yelling at them to do what they need them to do. If you’ve

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At the most recent Cadet and Junior World Fencing Championships, held in Dubai, hundreds of fencers competed against one another for the title of

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Competing early and competing often is invaluable. Why? Because fencing is a skill that’s developed over time. The Y10 is the youngest age

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As a mom fully entrenched in the teen parenting season (in the highly sensitive “managing college admissions” phase) and as a social researcher