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Ask Dr. Saline: Teaching kids with ADHD to respond to bullyingMay 17, 2023Dear 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.... -
5 Tips for Overcoming ADHD Challenges at WorkMay 2, 2023With 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...
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Ask Dr. Saline: How to Make It Work in ADHD RelationshipsApril 26, 2023Dear Dr. Saline, my wife has ADHD and I do not. Sometimes it’s so frustrating and we argue more than either of us want to.... -
Making and Keeping Friends as an Adult with ADHDApril 19, 2023Friendship is deeply important to our well-being. It provides mutual acceptance, warmth, and trust between people. It’s a refuge and a place where you can... -
Ask Dr. Saline: Lower Stress, Build Tolerance and Focus on Self-CareApril 12, 2023Dear Dr. Saline, in some of your articles, you discuss ways to lower stress. Is there a way to build stress tolerance for people with...
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Restoring Calm with Tone of Voice (T.O.V.) in Neurodiverse FamiliesApril 5, 2023Children and teens with ADHD often struggle with emotional reactivity and verbal impulse control. Negative feelings and unpleasant words can intensify in the blink of...
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Ask Dr. Saline: Teen boys with ADHD, Anxiety, and DepressionMarch 29, 2023Recently 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...
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How to Improve the ADHD Brain's Working MemoryMarch 22, 2023Working memory is an essential aspect of executive functioning and is challenging for many kids and adults with ADHD. Working memory allows us to hold...
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Ask Dr. Saline: Woman Diagnosed with ADHD at 40 Years OldMarch 15, 2023Dear Dr. Saline: I figured out I had ADHD about 10 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed. I have never been diagnosed because it...
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Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work with ADHDMarch 8, 2023Feeling tired and unexcited about work these days? You may be stressed, or you could be suffering from burnout. But how can you tell these...
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3 Essential Time Management Tips for Kids with ADHDMarch 1, 2023One 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...
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Ask Dr. Saline: What Does ADHD Look in Black and Brown Girls?February 23, 2023Dear Dr. Saline, Yesterday, I received a phone call from the school counselor about my daughter, age 12. She’s not completing her work in class, often...
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Moving Past “NO” with The PAUSE Program for Defiant Kids and Teens with ADHDFebruary 15, 2023Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. What may start with a defiant “NO” can escalate into a...
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Ask Dr. Saline: How Do I Build New Skills with Executive Functioning Difficulties?February 9, 2023Dear Dr. Saline, What is the main skill to work on with someone to help with their executive functioning difficulties? Assuming they are not on meds. Sign-up... -
Why delegation is hard and how to ask for help with confidenceFebruary 1, 2023Do 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...
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How do I get my child properly evaluated and diagnosed for ADHD?January 26, 2023Dear Dr. Saline, My son is now a junior in high school and is having trouble with the increased workload. I suspect something may be wrong....
