Neurodiverse families often struggle with emotional reactivity and verbal impulse control. Negative feelings and unpleasant words can intensify in the blink of an eye. Still,… Read More »Tone of Voice Awareness in Neurodiverse Families: How to practice self-regulation in family conflicts
Have you ever noticed that your child or teen with ADHD remembers negative comments people say to them more than they do positive ones? While… Read More »Negative Memory Bias and ADHD: Tips to Help Kids and Youth with ADHD Remember the Positives
As a parent of a neurodivergent child with ADHD, you might struggle with understanding symptoms of ADHD and negativity. It seems like you’re constantly catching… Read More »ADHD and Negativity: Why ADHD kids and teens say “No” and how to help them communicate
Growing, learning and exploring gender and sexuality Neurodiverse and neurotypical children, teenagers, and young adults are constantly questioning things. As their brain develops, they learn… Read More »Gender, Sexuality and ADHD: Parenting Children and Youth with ADHD Exploring Their Gender and Sexual Identity
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? ADHD has a large group of companions that like to come along for the ride, whether that’s anxiety and depression,… Read More »6 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Let’s face it: the past 18 months have been rough. For kids and adults living with ADHD, there’s been more challenges than ever managing disappointment,… Read More »ADHD and Anger in the Family: Manage Outbursts with STOP-THINK-ACT
Over the past year, we’ve touched on the importance of self-care for parents during the pandemic. It’s essential for parents to take care of themselves… Read More »Post-Pandemic Self-Care for Parents: 12 Tips for Wellness Practices in a New Normal
Are you tired of the arguments between your kids? Our sibling relationships are often the longest we experience in our lifetime. We all develop many… Read More »Beyond Sibling Rivalry: How to Mediate Sibling Relationships Complicated by ADHD
As the spring air settles in, the daylight hours get longer, and our positivity shifts. But that glistening sunshine may cast a harsh light on… Read More »5 Tips to Uplevel Your Spring Cleaning and Decluttering
Back to school is normally a time of excitement with a splash of worry thrown in. But this year, with the shift from remote learning… Read More »Returning to School with ADHD: Tips on helping anxious kids transition smoothly