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What's a Normal Level of Anxiety?June 30, 2020Stress and anxiety are connected but also different. Stress is related to feeling overwhelmed and incapable of managing the things that you have to... -
Tired of Adolescent Pushback? Here's how to Understand and Cope with Defiant TeensJune 23, 2020Teenagers can push your buttons like no one else. Teens with ADHD--living through the hormonal turmoil of adolescence in addition to struggling with executive... -
Parenting Adult Children is ComplicatedJune 16, 2020When young adults have lived independently, they are accustomed to making their own schedules and sleeping, eating, studying and socializing according to their own... -
Prepare Now to Transition to In-Person SchoolJune 3, 2020Online Schooling has relieved anxiety for some - Learning from home has been a pleasant relief for many students who struggle socially at school or... -
Navigating re-integration for kids with ADHD: Four Essential TipsMay 25, 2020As things start to open up, we are now faced with dozens of new challenges. Kids want to see their friends, go to carry-out... -
Improving Time Management COVID Challenges for Kids with ADHDMay 12, 2020Now more than ever, it seems like kids of all ages are wrestling with understanding, budgeting and managing their time. One parent tells me:... -
Stressed Out and Overwhelmed: Managing Family Life During the COVID CrisisMay 4, 2020FREE WEBINAR with Seth Perler and Dr. Sharon Saline May 6, 2020 8 pm EST Burned out on COVID-19?! We get it. Who would’ve thought that... -
Feeling shut down? How to help your family cope with numbness and isolation during COVIDApril 28, 2020Do you notice that your son or daughter is feeling more frustrated, down and hopeless as the shelter-in-place directive and online schooling continues? I’m... -
5 Essential Emotional Survival Tips for Families Living with ADHD during ConfinementApril 14, 2020It’s hard to believe that we’re halfway through April and we are still living in confinement—all around the world. Although you may have established... -
Coronavirus AnxietyApril 7, 2020Q: What is situational anxiety? A: Situational anxiety occurs when someone is worried about certain environments or events and what will happen in these... -
More than deep breathing: Managing uncertainty in your family during COVID 19March 31, 2020This new “normal” isn’t anything we’re accustomed to. With school closures, social distancing, working from home, job lay-offs and 24/7 family time, everybody is... -
Set Up Routines Now! Tips for being home with kids with ADHD during COVID-19March 17, 2020Has it been another exhausting day of managing your son or daughter with ADHD at home due to school closures from COVID-19? It's tough... -
Kids and Mental Health DaysMarch 10, 2020Mental health days can be very beneficial to kids for a much-needed break from the stress of school, particularly with kids who have ADHD,... -
Sibling Strife: How to stay sane and manage sibling issues in your familyMarch 3, 2020They're at it-again. Your kids are fighting once more, accusing each other of doing or saying something unkind. The argument is escalating quickly into... -
Prioritize it! Teaching kids the difference between NOW and LATERFebruary 17, 2020Do you ever wonder why your child or teen with ADHD can't figure what to do when? They may be capable of listing things... -
Why did you post THAT? Smart Screen Parenting for Kids with ADHDFebruary 4, 2020It's the question I hear from almost every parent I meet: How do I make sure my son or daughter is using technology appropriately?...
