Many families living with ADHD feel bogged down right now. As the COVID winter drags on, remote/hybrid learning combined with parents’ professional responsibilities are beyond tiresome. Families are arguing more than they would like as everybody’s fed up and kids are often pushing back. Although … Continue reading Overcoming 3 Common ADHD Parenting Struggles during COVID
Month: February 2021
Divorce and the ADHD Family: 3 Essential Tips for Better Co-Parenting
Divorce is so complicated. It can be tough on both kids and parents. For kids with ADHD who already struggle with organization, time management and transitions, going from one home to another can be disconcerting. They need their parent to establish and maintain consistency between … Continue reading Divorce and the ADHD Family: 3 Essential Tips for Better Co-Parenting
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 task or possible outcomes of failure or rejection. Sometimes they have perfectionistic tendencies that require energy and focus and can … Continue reading Teens, ADHD and Procrastination
ADHD and Defiance during COVID: What can you do instead of yelling?
There are so many facets to kids with ADHD. Yes, they are creative, passionate, energetic and smart. Yes, they can also be distractible, impulsive, intense and strong-willed. And yes, COVID is making things that were previously challenging harder in many ways and also adding new … Continue reading ADHD and Defiance during COVID: What can you do instead of yelling?
22 News Mass Appeal: Four ways to show love to our children and teens
It’s almost Valentine’s day, so we spend a lot of time talking about romantic love. But, right now we’re not talking about wine, chocolate, and flowers. We’re talking about the love we have for our children. Sure, we say we love them all the time, … Continue reading 22 News Mass Appeal: Four ways to show love to our children and teens
Parade Media: Living With Anxiety Is Uncomfortable, Breathing Exercises Can Help—Here Are 10 to Start With
“Breathing alleviates anxiety because we shift our focus from racing thoughts to the present moment and what’s happening in our body,” Saline says. Want to work on breathing through your anxiety more? Here are 10 breathing exercises to get you started. Click logo below to … Continue reading Parade Media: Living With Anxiety Is Uncomfortable, Breathing Exercises Can Help—Here Are 10 to Start With
ADDitude Mag: “My Gifted Teen Has ADHD — and So. Much. Frustration.”
Twice-exceptional teens who are gifted with ADHD experience a vast difference between what comes easily and what is very challenging. This gap is aggravating for them — and many times confusing to their educators and caregivers. Here is how you can help. Click the logo … Continue reading ADDitude Mag: “My Gifted Teen Has ADHD — and So. Much. Frustration.”
Narbis: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Uptick in ADHD Diagnoses
“Students who lack adequate academic support for learning difficulties and are impulsive or inattentive have been falling behind, lacking motivation or giving up,” says Sharon Saline, Psy. D., a licensed clinical psychologist and an expert in ADHD based in Northampton, Mass. “Parents, untrained in special … Continue reading Narbis: The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Uptick in ADHD Diagnoses
ADHD Talk Radio – Shame: the Kryptonite for ADHD Motivation
Co-host Lynne Edris is joined by Dr. Sharon Saline for Shame: the Kryptonite for ADHD Motivation. Listen as they discuss how shame affects motivation for adults living with ADHD and what you can do about it. They discuss the components of motivation and what folks can do … Continue reading ADHD Talk Radio – Shame: the Kryptonite for ADHD Motivation
22 News Mass Appeal: Kids feeling bogged down? Here are four tips to boost motivation
(Mass Appeal) – If you feel like you’ve lost your get up and go as February drags on, you’re not alone. Many parents and students feel bogged down right now. Lots of students are struggling to see the point of putting efforts into their schoolwork, … Continue reading 22 News Mass Appeal: Kids feeling bogged down? Here are four tips to boost motivation
