The teen years see remarkable (and sometimes jarring) development in the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for emotions — regulating your own… Read More »ADDitude: “Q: How Can I Teach Empathy to My 15-Year-Old?”
First it was the pandemic, now political unrest. With all of these unsettling events, how do we talk to our kids about what’s going on… Read More »22 News Mass Appeal: Talking to children and teens appropriately about what’s seen in the news
Even though it’s 2021, not much seems that different than a week ago. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to change all of our lives in ways we could… Read More »Psychology Today: ADHD and Focus: How to improve flow and attention in a distracted 2021 COVID world
“If you can be your own worst critic, and you find yourself avoiding, delaying or putting off things that you intend to do until you… Read More »ADHD Support Talk Radio: Perfectionism, Shoulds & Adult ADHD
“Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD) is a buzz phrase in the ADHD world. Is it a thing? Not a thing? And what does the pink elephant… Read More »Attention Talk Radio – ADHD, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria, and the Pink Elephant Paradox
“Got ADHD? Are you a perfectionist? Have you ever thought about what it is to be a perfectionist and if you are how to deal… Read More »Attention Talk Radio – Perfectionism and ADHD: Obstacle or Motivation
“Got ADHD? Do you lead off conversations saying you’re sorry? How do such reflexive responses serve you? Do they take the pressure off? Are you always assuming you… Read More »Attention Talk Radio – ADHD: “I’m Sorry,” a Reflexive Response
“Often, people with ADHD focus on what they think that they should do, never acknowledging what they actually do. In this episode of Attention Talk… Read More »Attention Talk Radio – ADHD: What You Should Do vs What You Actually Do
Those with ADHD often struggle with social anxiety. There is help to those in need. Question is do you need a psychologist, a therapist, or… Read More »Attention Talk Radio: ADHD and Social Anxiety: Point/Counterpoint
It’s so easy to get caught up in the rush and stress of the holiday season. But, we’re going to take a few minutes now… Read More »22 News Mass Appeal: Finding peace during the stressful holiday season