Maintaining a sense of humor when raising ADHD and non-ADHD kids alike is an essential tool for any parent. Children can expand your heart and… Read More »ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways Adults Can Lighten the Mood with Kids During Difficult Moments
Aah, the thrill of family vacations! Everyone piles in the car, bus or plane for a fun-filled week of togetherness and Hollywood happily-ever after endings,… Read More »Summer Vacations with ADHD: 5 Beat The Heat Tips for Families
“School’s over. YAY! I have no homework today!” Do these words sound familiar? Most children and teens with ADHD (and without it) are thrilled to… Read More »3 Ways to Help Children and Teens Maintain Academic Progress During Summer Break
“It’s natural and healthy for children, teens, and young adults to explore gender identity along with other aspects of identity. When the child has ADHD,… Read More »ADDitude Mag – When Children with ADHD Explore Gender Identity: A Guide for Parents
“Regret is tough to pinpoint. It may feel like sadness, remorse, or disappointment. It may emerge following a missed professional opportunity, oversharing at a cocktail… Read More »ADDitude Mag – Your Regret Won’t Change the Past. These Tips May Save Your Future.
What is considered flow state vs. hyperfocus for people with ADHD? “Are there any differences between being hyperfocused and being in a flow state? Yes!… Read More »ADDitude Mag – Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention
I had planned to write a blog this week on a hot topic related to ADHD–avoidance procrastination. It was outlined and researched. But, when I… Read More »Coping with the recent mass shootings: Advice for processing senseless gun violence in America
Recently, I received an email from a mom whose 11 year old son was recently diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia. She said, “I am trying… Read More »Therapy for ADHD: 5 Tips for Finding the Right Therapist for a Child, Teen or Adult with ADHD
When it comes to bullying, there are two responsible parties: the bully and the bystander. Bystanders, or “onlookers,” are people who witness bullying behavior and… Read More »ADHD and Bullying (Part 2): How you can prepare kids to support victims of bullying as helpful upstanders
Sadly, it’s all too common that neurodivergent kids to experience some level of teasing, taunting or bullying as they grow. Despite anti-bullying policies in schools… Read More »ADHD and Bullying (Part 1): How to help kids with ADHD recognize, respond to and prevent bullying