You’ve finally gotten your life with your kids on a roll: You are kind of on top of the school routine and have somewhat nailed the play date and activities schedules. Then, blammo, summer hits, and all that hard-won efficiency goes out the window. If you … Continue reading How to Plan Summer for Your Kids — When You Have ADHD

Breakdowns in communication set children who have ADHD up to fail. Read More>> Key Points: “Mistake #1: Expecting Perfection” “Mistake #2: Skimping on Praise” “Mistake #3: Leaving Kids Out of Decisions” Read Dr. Saline’s latest blog post: Join my newsletter community to learn more>>

Relationship experts answer reader questions and share their ADHD marriage advice for couples where at least one partner has an attention deficit. Read More>> Key Points: “How Do I  Handle My Spouse’s Mood Changes?” “I Resent Having to Give My Partner with ADHD Constant Reminders” … Continue reading Relationship Rescue for ADHD Couples

Learn more about how to establish healthy habits with your child. Watch More>> “If your child is taking medication, know that we want to do the homework as soon as they get home from school before the meds leave their body. The most effective thing … Continue reading Tips for Homework Routines with ADDitude Magazine

Conflict – within families and in other relationships – is normal. But disagreement can grow heated when ADHD sparks anger, impulsivity, and intense emotions. Read More>> The best way to handle conflict is to prepare for it by creating a conflict resolution plan in advance. … Continue reading The ADHD Conflict Resolution Guide: Tools and Scripts for Settling Disagreements

Yes, the ADHD brain is wired to overreact and feel emotions intensely. But you are not your ADHD reactivity. Read More>> Why anger and big emotions rock ADHD brains Amygdala hijack and emotional flooding Poor working memory Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria How to control ADHD-laced anger … Continue reading How to Control Your Anger When ADHD Emotional Reactivity Kicks In

Feeling tired and unexcited about work these days? You may be stressed or suffering from burnout. Read More>> Persistent Stress Leads to Burnout The Key to Lowering Stress Pause and Give Yourself Time Learn How to Set Limits Tips to Reduce Mental & Emotional Burnout … Continue reading Avoiding Mental and Emotional Burnout at Work

What is my plan, what’s most important, and where do I begin? Key points The fundamental principles of prioritizing are urgency and importance. The Eisenhower Matrix can be a useful prioritization tool for those living with ADHD. Tips for improving prioritization skills include assigning importance … Continue reading Learning How to Prioritize With ADHD

5 tools to lower your stress and have more fun. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline teaches you how to limit the overwhelming feeling of the holidays that can be debilitating for those with ADHD, and prioritize what matters while showing up for others. Read … Continue reading How to Reduce Holiday Overwhelm When You Have ADHD

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