Guest Blogs
“I Was Gasping for Breath, Drowning in Negativity. Then CBT Became My Lifeline.”
I was sure I had ruined everything. I would be fired. My life was over. Negative thinking...
Emotions & Shame
Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage
Do you squander your precious time and energy trying to “act normal” at the expense of...
Emotions & Shame
When Perfectionism Stems from ADHD
Perfectionism, when unhealthy, drives a person to exhaustion striving for a flawlessness...
ADHD in Girls
“Q: The Social Strain of ADHD Weighs Heavy on My Daughter”
“Shame is a huge struggle for girls with ADHD. They're ashamed of their difficulties, and...
Teens with ADHD
How Dysregulated Emotions Hijack the Teen ADHD Brain
Emotional dysregulation – one of the most impairing symptoms of ADHD — causes teens to...
Guest Blogs
10 Ways ADHD Hides in Plain Sight
ADHD is sometimes impossible to miss — and other times far too easy to overlook. The...
ADHD Therapies
ADHD Therapy Comparison: CBT vs. ADHD Coaching
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and ADHD coaching are both popular among adults with...
Money & Budgets
The ADHD Tax Is Draining — Financially and Emotionally
ADHD exacts financial and emotional costs – sometimes referred to as the ADHD tax – that...
Productivity at Work
The Best Work Schedule for ADHD Brains: Flexible or Rigid?
What’s the best work schedule for ADHD brains? It depends. Flexible schedules may...
Support & Stories
Childhood Memories of Growing Up with ADHD
“I remember my 5th grade teacher asking me, ‘Kimmy, why do you run everywhere? Why don’t...
ADHD News & Research
Study: Women with Undiagnosed ADHD Suffer Poor Self-Esteem, Mental Health
Living with undiagnosed ADHD in childhood profoundly impacts self-esteem, mental health,...
Making Friends
Be Your Child’s Social Emotional Learning Coach
Whether due to rejection sensitivity, poor self-awareness, social anxiety, or executive...
Emotions & Shame
Melancholy and My Infinite ADHD Sadness
“Everyone has regrets. Everyone gets sad. Everyone ruminates. But when you have ADHD,...
Emotions & Shame
The Emotional Resilience Playbook for People with Big Emotions
Big emotions spill over sometimes. It happens, especially when ADHD brings with it...
ADHD Medication and Treatment Reviews
Intuniv: ADHD Medication
Intuniv (guanfacine) is a once-daily, non-stimulant ADHD medication used to treat...
Productivity at Work
Work Challenges: Common ADHD Pitfalls That Kill Productivity
ADHD symptoms and executive dysfunction can show up in the workplace in surprising ways....
Parenting
I Had No Safe Place. Can I Build One for My Son?
Like so many talkative, smart, socially awkward girls in the ‘80s and ‘90s, my ADHD was...
Behavior & Discipline
My Child Doesn't Listen!
Your child is funny, charming, and spontaneous — but sometimes, the traits that make you...
Talking About ADHD
“ADHD Superpowers:” Toxic Positivity vs. Celebration of Strengths
When we refer to ADHD superpowers, are we dismantling ADHD myths or perpetuating toxic...
Bipolar Disorder
Does My Child Have ADHD & Bipolar Disorder?
The symptoms and treatments of these two conditions are often confused thanks to...