It can take a while to get an accurate diagnosis — and line up effective treatment — for kids with behavioral or learning problems. Here’s what parents can do to hasten the process.

When parents first learn that their child has ADHD, they’re filled with questions — especially about the medications used to treat the disorder. Here are the answers.

Life together can get pretty complicated when one or both partners have adult attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD). But a few simple compromises — and a good sense of humor — will help ensure domestic tranquility.

Because I have moved eight times in six years, you might think the process would be second nature to me. You would be wrong.

Brian Polk knew he was smart, but it took more than intelligence to earn his college degree and become a teacher.

Once I stopped seeing my son as a “diagnosis,” his behavior turned around. There was no longer a need to expect the worst.

Every January, I figure out what I need to do to pull myself together. This year, I may actually act on my plan.

Creating a supportive environment will help your child realize the rewards of ADHD.

Is your desk piled high with papers? Here’s how to get out from under.

Whether you’re still in school or all grown up, these six strategies will help you pay attention to the important stuff.

A three-step plan to get ready for disasters of all sorts.

Over the years, I've found that parents often feel better about ADHD medication when they understand a bit about neurotransmitters, the remarkable compounds that govern brain function.

Keeping a journal is a great way to get a handle on out-of-control spending during the gift-giving season. Five minutes a day is all it takes.

Want to reconnect with someone special? All you have to do is ask for a second chance.

The school year is half over. It’s a good time to reflect on how things are going for your child—and to make plans for a happy, productive new year.