12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It Works But It Is Not a Miracle Drug, February 23, 2011
This review is from: Native Remedies BrightSpark, 125-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)
My 6 year old son has been on Bright Spark since late December, for about 8 weeks. I also give him "Calm Child," a liquid herbal formula. He has always had challenges staying focused in school and has a lot of aggression and impulsivity that shows up in class, particularly toward his classmates. He has a high IQ so I think he is probably dual-diagnosis ADHD and a bit gifted (and perhaps bored in class). Nevertheless, he was constantly being sent to the principal's office for various in-class "incidents" and we just got tired of being called by the principal and having all the messages he receives be so negative. We have taken him to psychotherapy and a psychiatrist and also had him evaluated by his school psychologists, social worker, occupational therapists, etc. None has given us a definitive diagnosis of ADHD, but have noted his hyperactivity and aggression as issues in school.We have tried vitamin therapy and other natural remedies for ADHD, which helped only marginally (it took away some of the impulsivity/ aggression). But 8 weeks into this supplement, we finally have real progress. He has been having much, much better days at school. Less incidents and his teacher has been praising his behavior more. He still has some rough days, but not nearly as frequently or at the level that he did before. His teacher can now work with him through a reward chart system instead of just seeming exasperated by him. And at home we have a completely different child! He is more compliant, less aggressive/angry, willing to listen, focused, and generally a more "normal" child than ever before. To be clear, this is NOT a miracle drug. We have coupled this treatment with a very structured reward and consequences system at home (including behavior contracts) and with other strategies to help him with social skills, focus, and emotional regulation. What this treatment has done is to take the edge off of his hyperactivity and impulsivity and made him a MUCH easier child to work with. I think it's important to stay on schedule with this supplement for it to be effective. And I also think it's important to give the supplement time to work. We did notice positive changes right away but the full range of the change only manifested as time went on. That is why I waited to review this product. In short: be realistic about your expectations, be consistent with the medication, and couple this with other strategies to help your child.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works wonders for my 12 year old, March 16, 2009
This review is from: Native Remedies BrightSpark, 125-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)
My son has ADD and I dont believe in giving him the usual prescription drugs. I would rather my son get a little help than become a zombie. I did some researched on Brightspark and thought I would try it. I first took it myself to see if there were any funny feelings or loopiness. I felt as if I had taken nothing. So I gave it to my son that had been having a hard time in school. He could not stay still in class he was disruptive and had a hard time focusing on his work. I didnt tell his teacher that I was giving him anything. I was very happy to hear in our last parent teacher meeting that he was doing much better in class. She pin pointed the time of his improvemnt to the time I started giving him the Brightspark. My son doesnt feel any difference when he takes it but he does notice that he has the ability to control his behavior better. I purchase it every few weeks in fear that I will run out.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great product...has changed our lives!!, June 21, 2008
A Kid's Review
This review is from: Native Remedies BrightSpark, 125-Count Bottle (Health and Beauty)
My 7 year old child is ADHD and this product has changed our lives. He is much calmer but still is full of life. This has taken the edge off the anxiety that my child experiences. He is able to deal with issues that would normally REALLY upset him. Highly recommened for mild cases of ADHD.
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