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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... -
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... -
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... -
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....
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Ways Parents Can Set realistic Goals For The Academic School YearJanuary 18, 2023The 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...
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ADHD and Imposter Syndrome: Stop Criticizing and Start Believing in YourselfJanuary 11, 2023Do you dismiss a compliment or attribute success at your work to luck instead of your intelligence, creativity, or effort? Unfortunately, many adults (and kids)... -
Learn how to Genuinely Live Free & Shine Your light with ADHD in 2023 Without Pressure or PromisesJanuary 4, 2023Sometimes I get a bit blue around New Year’s Day. With everybody making promises about things they want to change or do differently, I feel... -
4 New Ways to Create ADHD-Friendly Family TraditionsDecember 21, 2022For many of us, this is the first holiday season we get to spend with friends and family after the past few years learning how...
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Holiday Giving: Low-Cost Gifts for Kids with ADHD That Warm the HeartDecember 14, 2022The holiday season is a time for giving and receiving, but a gift doesn’t have to be an item you buy or expensive to be...
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How to Avoid Being Overwhelmed During the Holiday SeasonDecember 7, 2022Are you starting to feel stressed about the holidays? I am. This weekend as I was out doing errands, the Christmas music was loudly blaring... -
How to Help Kids with ADHD Understand the Future by Improving Time Management TodayDecember 1, 2022Kids with ADHD struggle with feeling time which can make thinking about the future abstract and unreal. Time management is an executive functioning skill. Learning...
