Early intervention is good. But it is known that teachers in SG are pretty quick to label kids ADHD or inattentive. Considering the amount of focus needed in a typical Singapore school from P1 and up… and the huge change from Kindergarten, it’s very easy to appear inattentive.

Great post above! I use many of the same ideas with my boy.

As a parent of a child with ADHD, that is a very misguided article.

ADHD may be overhyped to sell drugs. However, it is not a fraud. Lol. I would think I know if ADHD was a fraud after 6 years of living with it in the home. FWIW, I do not medicate my son.

I would agree, however, that classifying kids with ADHD etc as having an illness or disability is dreadfully wrong.

double post for some reason

Yup, Salmon is rich in fish oil but not all kids will like it. I find my son liked the stomach portion better… and that’s probably the best portion for oil!


Another option is Cod. It’s expensive but the flavor sits better with kids. This used to be my son’s staple every day from 1yo until he turned 2+. When he needed a break from Cod, we turned to Salmon.

I still prefer going the route of fresh milk + fish oil + vitamins but not everyone has the time or energy to manage such a regimen, so a cheaper formula may work out. But best to check the contents label as mentioned. It probably won’t save too much money though.

Just READ the labels! Don’t buy into brand alone and everyone can avoid paying extra!

@lee_yl


I think the Singapore mindset makes it very hard for the prices to come down. Parents want the BEST and will fork out the money for it. FM prices go up, parents still pay even if it’s a pain. We are called kiasu for a good reason. Unless the SG gov can force some sort of price caps which is unrealistic, the prices can only go one way.

Wow, we moved from milk to a picture of 2kg or FAT vs Muscle. :lol:


Anyway, I'm glad to see some awareness was eventually created about the formula milk economy. About 4-5 months after my post. Not related of course but very good timing!

PSLE must have been so stressful for the P6 students. I wish every one of them the very best in secondary school! And for the new P1s in 2018, welcome to CHPS! Hehe. On to Pri. 4 for mine!

Those of you who are providing tuition or a service of some sort… please declare so openly. Do not bait desperate parents with bits of info and ask us to PM you. It is annoying. This is a discussion thread on ADHD… it is not an advertisement thread. I’d hate to see this forum turn into that.