As a parent of a neurodivergent child with ADHD, you might struggle with understanding symptoms of ADHD and negativity. It seems like you’re constantly catching your child or teen with a negative attitude. It’s ‘No’ to this and ‘No’ to that! You might wonder if … Continue reading ADHD and Negativity: Why ADHD kids and teens say “No” and how to help them communicate
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Gender, Sexuality and ADHD: Parenting Children and Youth with ADHD Exploring Their Gender and Sexual Identity
Growing, learning and exploring gender and sexuality Neurodiverse and neurotypical children, teenagers, and young adults are constantly questioning things. As their brain develops, they learn more about themselves and the world around them. Therefore, it’s natural for them to be inquisitive. Part of this curiosity … Continue reading Gender, Sexuality and ADHD: Parenting Children and Youth with ADHD Exploring Their Gender and Sexual Identity
ADHD and Anger in the Family: Manage Outbursts with STOP-THINK-ACT
Let’s face it: the past 18 months have been rough. For kids and adults living with ADHD, there’s been more challenges than ever managing disappointment, frustration and anxiety. As we transition to a new normal, it’s worth learning from those struggles and angry outbursts that … Continue reading ADHD and Anger in the Family: Manage Outbursts with STOP-THINK-ACT
6 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? ADHD has a large group of companions that like to come along for the ride, whether that’s anxiety and depression, learning disabilities, or autism. Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD), while not a formal diagnostic category, describes experiences that often occur with … Continue reading 6 Helpful Tips for Dealing with Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
Post-Pandemic Self-Care for Parents: 12 Tips for Wellness Practices in a New Normal
Over the past year, we’ve touched on the importance of self-care for parents during the pandemic. It’s essential for parents to take care of themselves during these times, especially parents of children and teens who struggle with ADHD, learning disabilities, anxiety and other issues. After … Continue reading Post-Pandemic Self-Care for Parents: 12 Tips for Wellness Practices in a New Normal
Beyond Sibling Rivalry: How to Mediate Sibling Relationships Complicated by ADHD
Are you tired of the arguments between your kids? Our sibling relationships are often the longest we experience in our lifetime. We all develop many integral skills within these core relationships. With siblings, we learn how to relate others, how to practice social skills and … Continue reading Beyond Sibling Rivalry: How to Mediate Sibling Relationships Complicated by ADHD
5 Tips to Uplevel Your Spring Cleaning and Decluttering
As the spring air settles in, the daylight hours get longer, and our positivity shifts. But that glistening sunshine may cast a harsh light on the parts of your home and your life that need a good reset after this COVID year. Spring cleaning and … Continue reading 5 Tips to Uplevel Your Spring Cleaning and Decluttering
Returning to School with ADHD: Tips on helping anxious kids transition smoothly
Back to school is normally a time of excitement with a splash of worry thrown in. But this year, with the shift from remote learning to in-person or hybrid instruction, it seems that there’s more worry with just a splash of excitement. For neurodiverse kids … Continue reading Returning to School with ADHD: Tips on helping anxious kids transition smoothly
Raising Teens with ADHD: Redefining what ‘success’ means
Let’s face it, raising teens today is challenging. With 24/7 access to screens, peers and entertainment, it’s tough to set boundaries, especially during a pandemic. Regardless of their words, actions or attitudes, most teens dislike family conflict as much as their parents do. Parenting “a … Continue reading Raising Teens with ADHD: Redefining what ‘success’ means
ADHD and Technology: Sensible Solutions to Screen (In)Sanity
Do you feel like your child with ADHD has turned into a tech-obsessed stranger? If so, you are not alone. Many parents and caregivers are distraught and overwhelmed by the role that technology now plays in the lives of their children and teens. While you … Continue reading ADHD and Technology: Sensible Solutions to Screen (In)Sanity