Teens, ADHD and Procrastination
Many teens with ADHD procrastinate and appear to lack self-discipline. Why? Sometimes they have anxiety around how to approach the task, how to complete the… Read More »Teens, ADHD and Procrastination
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Teens and Young Adults in the Pandemic
What are some of the adjustments that teens and young adults are making in the pandemic? Teens and young adults are making many, many adjustments… Read More »Teens and Young Adults in the Pandemic
5 Parent Self-Care Ideas: Parenting ADHD in a Pandemic
Parent self-care is essential during these times in a pandemic. Parenting an ADHD child or teen can add even more complexity to this difficult time.… Read More »5 Parent Self-Care Ideas: Parenting ADHD in a Pandemic
Holidays and Family Estrangement
Family estrangement refers to the loss of a former relationship between parents and children, siblings or other extended family members. Holidays are times when this… Read More »Holidays and Family Estrangement
How ADHD Is Diagnosed
This content is excerpted from HealthCentral on How ADHD Is Diagnosed. I am one of the panel experts, along with Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.Clinical Professor… Read More »How ADHD Is Diagnosed
Reducing Teen Stress and Anxiety during Pandemic
The Enormity of the COVID19 Experience My heart goes out to teens and young adults. Staying compassionate, offering to collaborate on tasks and being available… Read More »Reducing Teen Stress and Anxiety during Pandemic
Message to Tween, Teens and Young Adults During Covid
This can be a tough time for emerging adults. Seven months into the pandemic, and things are still “far from normal”. You’ve lost so much… Read More »Message to Tween, Teens and Young Adults During Covid
Socializing in a Pandemic
People who are very engaged in social media must use caution to ensure that they don’t place more value on their virtual friends, or how… Read More »Socializing in a Pandemic
What We Eat is Something We Can Control Now
During this pandemic, we all are experiencing heightened anxiety and there is so much we can’t control. What we eat is luckily something we can… Read More »What We Eat is Something We Can Control Now
How to Nurture Yourself When Preparing for Back to School
It’s essential for parents and caregivers to take care of themselves during these times because we’re talking about a marathon, not a sprint. When you… Read More »How to Nurture Yourself When Preparing for Back to School