“Q: My Fear of Rejection Keeps Me Socially Isolated” Social anxiety and rejection sensitive dysphoria cause people with ADHD to feel isolated, self-conscious, and stressed. Here are expert tips on how to improve social skills and alleviate your social anxiety. Q: “I want to socialize … Continue reading ADDitude Magazine: Expert Tips on How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Fear of Rejection for Adults
Month: July 2022
ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways Adults Can Lighten the Mood with Kids During Difficult Moments
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 push your buttons like no one else. But being able to laugh at what happens, at your reactions and sometimes … Continue reading ADHD Parenting: 4 Ways Adults Can Lighten the Mood with Kids During Difficult Moments
ADDitude Magazine: School Shootings, Mass Tragedies, Anxiety
How Do You Reassure Your Anxious Child When You’re Scared, Too? “As caregivers, we want to show up fully for our children in these troubled times. It’s natural to want to protect them, even as we struggle to comfort ourselves. Our kids have this amazing … Continue reading ADDitude Magazine: School Shootings, Mass Tragedies, Anxiety
3 Ways to Help Children and Teens Maintain Academic Progress During Summer Break
“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 have a break from academics and enjoy their summer–their free time. Yet, children with learning challenges can lose some of … Continue reading 3 Ways to Help Children and Teens Maintain Academic Progress During Summer Break
CHADD ADHD Newsstand: Help Your Child Better Cope with Social Anxiety
“Social anxiety is a fear that people will scrutinize you in familiar or unfamiliar social situations and that this negative judgment will have harmful effects on you,” says Sharon Saline, PsyD, author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids … Continue reading CHADD ADHD Newsstand: Help Your Child Better Cope with Social Anxiety
YourTango: 7 Tools For Managing Childhood Anxiety
“Most kids and adults just want their anxiety to go away NOW. As parents, we try to anticipate and cope with the fear of our child or teen by trying to protect them from the pain. I don’t know about you, but this rarely worked … Continue reading YourTango: 7 Tools For Managing Childhood Anxiety
