Homework & Studying
Lots of Transitions, Lots of Gains
Middle school means it's time for your teen to manage schoolwork on her own. You and her...
For Teachers
Help Children Succeed in Kindergarten
In kindergarten, your child may be encountering rules and expectations of conformity for...
Guest Blogs
Shiny Things and Bike Rides: An ADHDer’s Code
An ex-coworker and fellow ADHDer shared a joke with me early one morning as I was...
Guest Blogs
The Picture That’s Worth 1,000 Words
A revealing self-portrait by a boy with attention deficit jump-starts his mom's search...
Summer
How I Reduce the Summer Stress
It's time to let go of summer stress and start trying to enjoy it like those people in...
Change Your Mind Much? Letterman Can Help
If only she’d watched David Letterman! My ADHD client had changed her mind a dozen...
Homework & Studying
Stressed about Tests
"I feel worried all the time these days." High-stakes standardized testing takes a toll...
ADHD and Adrenaline: Perfect Together?!
Have you noticed that your ADHD penchant for careless mistakes increases depending on how...
Guest Blogs
Have It Your Way, ADDers!
"Can't keep up with the Joneses? That's fine. Tweak your expectations to fit your...
Marriage
For Good Communication, Timing Is Everything
If you want to listen, be heard, and connect in your ADHD marriage, context matters — so...
ADHD Therapies
How Art Therapy Tames Impulsivity, Distractibility, and Anxiety
Art therapy uses the processes of drawing, painting, and sculpting to help children...
ADHD Apps & Tools
Calling Your Memory
What's small, smart, and always close at hand? Use your phone to help you rem...
Learning Challenges
When it Comes to Handwriting, Practice Doesn’t Always Make Perfect
Plenty of children (with or without ADHD) are plagued by messy handwriting — and...
Organization
Student Planners: A Playbook for Life with ADHD
Between homework, books and projects, keeping a child organized for school can be tough....
Can We Treat ADHD Naturally?
Could Play Therapy Improve Your Child’s Social Skills?
Research suggests that old-fashioned childhood games can improve executive function,...
Natural Remedies for ADHD
Beyond Meds
Considering alternative treatments for ADHD? These safe, sensible remedies won't hurt -...
Support & Stories
The Many Faces of ADHD
These 11 essays explore the perspectives and diversity of people with AD...
Learning Challenges
Bring Science to Life
Energize teens in the classroom with these electrifying science-teaching ...
Bedtime & Sleep
“My Child is Ready for Sleep After…”
Readers share what helps their kids feel cozy and prepared for a night of res...
Learning Challenges
Remember More from the Page
Help kids remember and understand what they've read with these tips for teachers a...