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Beyond ADHD Pandemic Burnout: How to Help Your Family Regroup and Find StrengthJanuary 19, 2021If you are tired of hearing about how you and your family need to bounce back (again!) as 2021 perpetuates the same problems as... -
Teens and Young Adults in the PandemicJanuary 12, 2021What are some of the adjustments that teens and young adults are making in the Pandemic? Teens and young adults are making many, many adjustments... -
How to Transform Anxiety in Kids with ADHD to ExcitementJanuary 6, 2021Do you ever notice how your heart races in similar ways when you’re anxious and when you’re excited? The energy courses through your body... -
ADHD in the New Year: Grow Something GoodDecember 30, 2020Let’s face it, New Year’s resolutions rarely work. We all set well-intentioned goals about what we can do differently that rarely come to fruition.... -
ADHD and 2020: How to Pivot to Positivity as an Uncertain Year EndsDecember 22, 2020What a year this has been! 2020 has redefined what it means to bounce back. Just when you think you’ve set up a routine... -
5 Self-Care Ideas: Parenting ADHD in a PandemicDecember 16, 2020Parenting ADHD It’s essential for parents to take care of themselves during these times in the Pandemic. Parenting a child or teen, who's ADHD symptoms... -
ADHD and Motivation: How stress reduces productivity and what you can do about itDecember 8, 2020In October, the American Psychological Association released the results of its latest Stress in America survey. The report concluded that stress about COVID-19, the... -
Holidays and Family EstrangementDecember 2, 2020What is Family Estrangement? Family estrangement refers to the loss of a former relationship between parents and children, siblings or other extended family members. Holidays... -
Gratitude in an Age of UncertaintyNovember 25, 2020It’s clear that this holiday season won’t look like anything we’re accustomed to. Unable to gather safely with beloved family and friends, many of... -
Reducing Teen Stress and Anxiety during PandemicNovember 17, 2020The Enormity of the COVID19 Experience My heart goes out to teens and young adults. Staying compassionate, offering to collaborate on tasks and being available... -
How ADHD Is DiagnosedNovember 10, 2020This content is excerpted from HealthCentral on How ADHD Is Diagnosed. I am one of the panel experts, along with Russell A. Barkley, Ph.D.Clinical... -
ADHD Teens and Remote/Hybrid Learning: 5 Tips for Learning SuccessNovember 4, 2020Has your family hit a wall with hybrid/remote learning? Many teens with ADHD in middle and high school are struggling with organization, initiation, time... -
Teens with ADHD Habits that Hurt their Mental Health and How to Change ThemOctober 27, 2020In the course of the past few months, I’ve seen a few major habits in teens that seem to be hurting their mental health... -
Message to Tween, Teens and Young Adults During CovidOctober 19, 2020This can be a tough time for emerging adults. Seven months into the pandemic, and things are still "far from normal". You’ve lost so much of... -
ADHD and Anger: Tools for reducing family conflict by starting with yourselfOctober 14, 2020Behavioral control and emotional regulation It’s amazing how a small spark of miscommunication or defiance can trig ger an explosion in families, especially those living with... -
Socializing in a PandemicSeptember 29, 2020People who are very engaged in social media must use caution to ensure that they don't place more value on their virtual friends, or...
