Sometimes it’s hard for all of us to do things that we find challenging or boring. I certainly like to warm up with something easier before taking on a bigger task. Creating effective homework habits is invaluable for children and teens with ADHD, who tend … Continue reading 6 Tips for Creating Effective Homework Habits for your Child with ADHD
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5 Strategies for creating new habits that last in kids with ADHD
The start of each school year involves a variety of changes and adjustments. New teachers, new activities, and a whole lot of new experiences. This means your child may need to develop new habits to set themselves up for success in and out of school. … Continue reading 5 Strategies for creating new habits that last in kids with ADHD
Managing Screentime: 6 Hacks to Create Healthy Media Habits for Kids and Teens with ADHD
As the digital world plays an ever-growing part in our lives, it is more important than ever to help children establish healthy media habits. A balanced media diet begins with the understanding that screen use is a privilege, not a necessity. As the parent, you … Continue reading Managing Screentime: 6 Hacks to Create Healthy Media Habits for Kids and Teens with ADHD
5 Unique Ways To Foster Body Positivity In Tweens & Teens — That Work For ADHD Kids, Too
5 Unique Ways To Foster Body Positivity In Tweens & Teens — That Work For ADHD Kids, Too Read More>> Read Dr. Saline’s latest blog post: Join my newsletter community to learn more>>
3 Powerful Ways Kids With ADHD Can Stand Up To Bullies
3 Powerful Ways Kids With ADHD Can Stand Up To Bullies Impulse control, emotional regulation, and difficulties with social interactions can unpredictably impact their behavior. To respond to bullying effectively, kids with ADHD benefit from working on The 3 R’s: Recognition, Response, and Resilience. Read … Continue reading 3 Powerful Ways Kids With ADHD Can Stand Up To Bullies
How Parents Can Help Teens with ADHD Overcome Executive Function Challenges and Succeed in School
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ADDitude Magazine: School Shootings, Mass Tragedies, Anxiety
How Do You Reassure Your Anxious Child When You’re Scared, Too? “As caregivers, we want to show up fully for our children in these troubled times. It’s natural to want to protect them, even as we struggle to comfort ourselves. Our kids have this amazing … Continue reading ADDitude Magazine: School Shootings, Mass Tragedies, Anxiety
ADDitude Mag – Your Regret Won’t Change the Past. These Tips May Save Your Future.
“Regret is tough to pinpoint. It may feel like sadness, remorse, or disappointment. It may emerge following a missed professional opportunity, oversharing at a cocktail party or yelling at our child for spilling their orange juice. All humans feel regret, but people with ADHD may … Continue reading ADDitude Mag – Your Regret Won’t Change the Past. These Tips May Save Your Future.
ADDitude Mag – Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention
What is considered flow state vs. hyperfocus for people with ADHD? “Are there any differences between being hyperfocused and being in a flow state? Yes! A hyperfocused ADHD brain is completely absorbed in its task — to the point of seemingly ignoring or tuning out … Continue reading ADDitude Mag – Flow State vs. Hyperfocus: On Channeling Your Unsteady ADHD Attention
ADHD and Bullying (Part 2): How you can prepare kids to support victims of bullying as helpful upstanders
When it comes to bullying, there are two responsible parties: the bully and the bystander. Bystanders, or “onlookers,” are people who witness bullying behavior and allow the bully to continue by either encouraging it or saying nothing. The unspoken and often unconscious support of the … Continue reading ADHD and Bullying (Part 2): How you can prepare kids to support victims of bullying as helpful upstanders
