Self Esteem
Shame on All the Grownups, Teachers Who Make Me Feel Ashamed
After Lee's history teacher announced that he had ADHD, my daughter felt a lot better abo...
Guest Blogs
Do You Ever Feel Like Your Mood Falls off a Cliff?
Living with rejection-sensitive dysphoria — the soul-sucking downside of attenti...
Emotions & Shame
Emotional Numbness and the Spectrum of ADHD Feelings
The ADHD brain experiences feelings on a spectrum that ranges from emotional numbness to...
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria
The Fear of Failure Is Real — and Profound
"Researchers have ignored the emotional component of ADHD because it can't be measured....
Behavior & Discipline
My Child Doesn't Listen!
Your child is funny, charming, and spontaneous — but sometimes, the traits that make you...
ADHD in Women
The Best Web Resources for Women with ADHD
ADHD symptoms often look different in women and girls. Many clinicians still don’t...
Making Friends
The Power of Role-Play for Building Social Skills
Does your child lash out or misunderstand simple jokes? Children with ADHD may struggle...
Now I Understand
My son's ADD diagnosis inspired me to examine my own fears and preconceptions, seek a...
Practicing Tolerance: What Do You Do With a Bruised Apple?
How to avoid judgmental thinking and appreciate others for their b...
Bipolar Disorder
Does My Child Have ADHD & Bipolar Disorder?
The symptoms and treatments of these two conditions are often confused thanks to...