In a message dated 10/1/00 6:04:13 PM, [log in to unmask] writes:

<< n.We are keeping tabs
on its effects & she was not taking it during the summer.I'm glad we were
smart enough not to have a knee jerk reaction & put her on it too earlier.

Karen >>

Good for you and your husband Karen!! A sensible approach. A friend of mine
who is a local well known pediatric neurologist's famous line is: "I'm not
sure your child needs something to slow them down, but I will be glad to
prescribe something to speed you(the parent) up!" Ritalin does improve
concentration in some children, it should be closely monitored. A good primer
for all who wonder about psychoactive meds is Peter Breggin's "Toxic
Psychiatry"

Bobby