Working memory is an essential aspect of executive functioning and is challenging for many kids and adults with ADHD. Working memory allows us to hold several things in our thoughts at once and do something with them. It is also fundamentally linked to emotional control: … Continue reading How to Improve the ADHD Brain’s Working Memory
Month: March 2023
Ask Dr. Saline: Teen boys with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
Recently I’ve received several questions about how to care for teen boys with ADHD, anxiety, and depression. So rather than answer one reader question this week, I’ll respond to everyone who has written to me with questions about helping their teenage sons. Sign-up for my … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Teen boys with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
Ask Dr. Saline: Woman Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 Years Old
Dear Dr. Saline: I figured out I had ADHD about 10 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. I have never been diagnosed because it was obvious to me after I learned so much. Now that my children are grown I have been concentrating more … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Woman Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 Years Old
Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work with ADHD
Feeling tired and unexcited about work these days? You may be stressed, or you could be suffering from burnout. But how can you tell these apart, and what will help you feel better? Understanding how stress and burnout relate can help you keep energized and … Continue reading Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work with ADHD
3 Essential Time Management Tips for Kids with ADHD
One of the most common concerns raised by parents of kids with ADHD is how to help them learn effective time management. It’s an essential skill all kids need to develop in preparation for independent living. Parents report being most frustrated by their child’s seeming … Continue reading 3 Essential Time Management Tips for Kids with ADHD
How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In
Yes, the ADHD brain is wired to overreact and to feel emotions intensely. But you are not your ADHD reactivity. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline teaches you how to change your reactive, habitual anger responses with thoughtful, soothing responses. Read More>> Read Dr. … Continue reading How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In
How to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm When You Have ADHD
5 tools to lower your stress and have more fun. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline teaches you how to limit the overwhelming feeling of the holidays that can be debilitating for those with ADHD, and prioritize what matters while showing up for others. Read … Continue reading How to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm When You Have ADHD
Teen Girls Are Not Alright. ADHD Magnifies the Crisis.
Rates of sexual violence, suicidality, and sadness have hit a record high among teen girls, according to an alarming new CDC report. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares the risks that girls face with ADHD in 2023, and how parents can help them during … Continue reading Teen Girls Are Not Alright. ADHD Magnifies the Crisis.
How To Help Kids With ADHD Manage Their Feelings At School & With Friends
Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline teaches you how to respond to kids and teens with ADHD when their feelings quickly escalate into a tantrum and a defiant “no”! Read More>> … Continue reading How To Help Kids With ADHD Manage Their Feelings At School & With Friends
The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements
The best way to handle conflict is to prepare for it by creating a conflict resolution plan in advance. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares the best way to handle conflict within families and in other relationships. In this article, you will find scripts … Continue reading The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements
