Dear Dr. Saline, Dear Dr. Sharon: Our 14 year old son can rarely think of alternatives to screen time that he actually seems to enjoy. He does not do video games or sports–doesn’t react quickly–but does love movies/Youtube videos and would watch them constantly if … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Helping kids with ADHD find alternatives to screens
Author: Alla Lopatin
Ask Dr. Saline: Teaching kids with ADHD to respond to bullying
Dear Dr. Saline, My 11 year old son has ADHD and can be a bit clumsy. He’s been teased by classmates for both of these things. In elementary school, his teachers always stepped in to help. But next year he’ll enter middle school and will … Continue reading Ask Dr. Saline: Teaching kids with ADHD to respond to bullying
5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at Work
With the hectic pace of modern life, many adults find it hard to keep up, follow-through, and get ahead in their work lives. The to-do list keeps getting longer, the phone buzzes constantly and there are multiple projects to juggle all at once. Folks with … Continue reading 5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at Work
Restoring Calm with Tone of Voice (T.O.V.) in Neurodiverse Families
Children and teens with ADHD often struggle with emotional reactivity and verbal impulse control. Negative feelings and unpleasant words can intensify in the blink of an eye so that the interaction derails quickly into hostility, screaming, and tears. Conversations can escalate into arguments quickly, upsetting … Continue reading Restoring Calm with Tone of Voice (T.O.V.) in Neurodiverse Families
How to Improve the ADHD Brain’s Working Memory
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
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
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
Moving Past “NO” with The PAUSE Program for Defiant Kids and Teens with ADHD
Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. What may start with a defiant “NO” can escalate into a tantrum quickly, taking a long time to subside. These explosions likely happen when kids feel both flooded and agitated. Neurodivergent … Continue reading Moving Past “NO” with The PAUSE Program for Defiant Kids and Teens with ADHD
Why delegation is hard and how to ask for help with confidence
Do you hate asking for help because it makes you look weak, helpless, or incompetent? Many adults with ADHD feel this way, and you’re not alone. You may think there’s shame in getting help because you’re worried about disappointing others or possibly failing. But when … Continue reading Why delegation is hard and how to ask for help with confidence
Ways Parents Can Set realistic Goals For The Academic School Year
The beginning of a new year typically marks the middle of the school year and mid-year report cards. Of course, students with ADHD want to do well in school, and most of them put a lot of effort into their work. But at the same … Continue reading Ways Parents Can Set realistic Goals For The Academic School Year