Learn 6 practical tools to feel calmer, more confident, and more productive. Key points Reduce stress by identifying patterns of self-defeating behaviors and choosing healthier alternatives. Decrease the feelings of shame and self-doubt that you’ve carried around for years by setting realistic, achievable goals. Create … Continue reading How Stress and Self-Sabotage Interfere With ADHD Happiness

Rates of sexual violence, suicidality, and sadness have hit a record high among teen girls, according to an alarming new CDC report. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares the risks that girls face with ADHD in 2023, and how parents can help them during … Continue reading Teen Girls Are Not Alright. ADHD Magnifies the Crisis.

Parents of kids and teens with ADHD often seek advice on managing oppositional behavior. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline teaches you how to respond to kids and teens with ADHD when their feelings quickly escalate into a tantrum and a defiant “no”! Read More>> … Continue reading How To Help Kids With ADHD Manage Their Feelings At School & With Friends

The best way to handle conflict is to prepare for it by creating a conflict resolution plan in advance. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares the best way to handle conflict within families and in other relationships. In this article, you will find scripts … Continue reading The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements

Learn how to recognize the true signs of ADHD and seek effective help. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares why ADHD in women and girls is often misdiagnosed and misunderstood with more focus on anxiety and depression. Read More>>   Read Dr. Saline’s latest … Continue reading Why ADHD Is Missed In Women

If you had a magic wand and could change one thing about yourself, what would it be? In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares how you can build new skills with executive functioning difficulties. Read More>>   Read Dr. Saline’s latest blog post: Join my … Continue reading 7 Critical Tools For Improving Your Life (For When You Need It Most)

Stop doubting yourself and start believing instead. Many adults (and kids) with ADHD have trouble accepting positive feedback about themselves. Years of hearing about their deficiencies or experiencing challenges related to having a neurodivergent brain lead many folks with ADHD to walk around with a persistent feeling … Continue reading The Connection Between ADHD and Imposter Syndrome

Why Delegation Is So Hard for ADHD Adults In this webinar, Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author, discusses why adults with ADHD find it difficult to delegate tasks-even when they are overwhelmed and even when those tasks are detested. Read More>>   Read Dr. … Continue reading Why Delegation Is So Hard for ADHD Adults (Video)

3 Ways to Receive an ADHD Diagnosis Often parents receive contradictory or inadequate information about the process, and navigating the maze toward diagnosis and treatment can be perplexing. In particular, the tween and teen years are development stages when trouble with attention, organization, and distractibility … Continue reading How To Advocate For Your Child During ADHD Evaluations (& Other Learning Challenges)

Students with ADHD want to do well in school, and most of them put a lot of effort into their work. But at the same time, they must contend with issues around focus, organization, distractibility, impulse control and time management, and their academic workload. So let’s take … Continue reading How to Practice Compassion & Understanding When Your Child Is Struggling In School