Many children with ADHD are active, curious, and personable — but also unsure how, where, and when to make friends. If your child doesn’t have any close friends yet, keep in mind common maturity delays and use these strategies to build stronger social skills over … Continue reading ADDitude Magazine: How Many Friends Does My Child Need to be Happy?
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ADDitude Magazine: Stop Fighting with Your Teen—5 Transformative Strategies
When tangling with teen moods and defiance, it’s easy to forget you’re on the same team! Both you and your teen want him to succeed. Use these five strategies to avoid the dynamics that pit kids against their parents, and help no one.
NONFICTION4LIFE: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew
Tune in to #Nonfiction4Life episode 59! In this podcast, Janet speaks with Dr. Sharon Saline about her new book “WHAT YOUR ADHD CHILD WISHES YOU KNEW: WORKING TOGETHER TO EMPOWER KIDS FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE.” In her #book, psychologist Saline shares the thoughts of kids & teenagers with #ADD and #ADHDand … Continue reading NONFICTION4LIFE: What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew
Psychology Today: Studying Tips for a Successful Semester
How college students with ADHD can overcome three common challenges Now that the rush of moving into dorms, finalizing schedules, and purchasing books and supplies has waned, the real work of being in college begins. For students with ADHD, in particular, this means figuring out how … Continue reading Psychology Today: Studying Tips for a Successful Semester
Parenting ADHD Podcast: with Dr. Sharon Saline
In this episode of the Parenting ADHD Podcast, Penny talks with Dr. Sharon Saline (August 2018) about what your child with ADHD wishes you knew, in conjunction with the release of Dr. Saline’s new book. We’re talking about how most kids feel like parents aren’t hearing … Continue reading Parenting ADHD Podcast: with Dr. Sharon Saline
Attention Magazine: What’s Up With All This Anger?
YOU KNOW THE MOMENT. The moment when something goes wrong or someone says a few words that set you off. A switch has flipped and suddenly there’s a bubbling volcano of angry, negative emotions inside of you waiting to erupt. Within seconds, before you know … Continue reading Attention Magazine: What’s Up With All This Anger?
ImpactADHD: 5 Things ADHD Kids Want Parents To Do Differently
Sharon Saline knows a thing or two about what complex kids want. Read 5 Things ADHD Kids Want Parents To Do Differently (August 2018)
HuffPost: How To Break Up With Your Therapist And Start Over With A New one
Good news: You don’t have to share your life story from the beginning. Read Nicole Pajer’s How To Break Up With Your Therapist And Start Over With A New One. July 2018
ADDitude Magazine: My Teen Gets Too Distracted When Doing Homework on the Computer!
High schools today assume that students will receive and complete assignments in the Cloud. This means heavy computer use, and even heavier temptation for procrastination and distraction online. How can you teach your teen to manage his screen time without hovering, spying, or arguing daily? … Continue reading ADDitude Magazine: My Teen Gets Too Distracted When Doing Homework on the Computer!
Fear of mistakes? Help your child with ADHD keep trying.
“If I don’t try, I can’t fail!” and “If I can’t do it right, why bother at all?” These are common refrains I hear from ADHD kids who come into my office. What is this unwillingness to try really about? Laziness, boredom, self-criticism? No, I … Continue reading Fear of mistakes? Help your child with ADHD keep trying.