Adrienne Benson has an M.A. in nonfiction. Her collection of linked stories about expatriates in Kenya has become a novel called The Brightest Sun, which was published in March of 2018 by Park Row Books/Harper Collins.
Adrienne Benson: ADDitude Writer on ADHD
Recent Posts
The Emotional Side
I’ll Be Kinder and Gentler — to Myself
Before my ADHD diagnosis, I poked fun at my forgetfulness, my trouble in school, my...
Parenting
My Son’s Anger, My Anger: Managing ADHD as Partners
"During homework, I’d find that my irritation rose alongside his. Our cheeks flushed a...
Positive Parenting
Like Mother, Like Son
My child and I are both weird, in a good way. They are ADHD symptoms,...
Self Esteem
“Tell Me Something Wonderful About My Child”
My son has spent 15 years trying to squeeze his creative, energetic, ADHD self into the...
Teens with ADHD
When Teen ADHD Transforms into Adult Confidence
Teen ADHD has defined my son in high school, in relationships, in his understanding of...
Positive Parenting
“I Love You, Mom”
My son may struggle with meltdowns or flightiness due to his ADHD, but he still has many...
Teens with ADHD
The Best Gift I Can Give My Son
The pressures of high school are looming for my son, who still struggles, at times, to...
Behavior & Discipline
Good as Gold: Looking Beyond my Son’s ADHD
When I set aside my (often negative) assumptions about my son's ADHD, I see the...
Family
Our Family Is Perfectly Imperfect
My sons - one with ADHD, one without - have a challenging dynamic at times. But even...
Guest Blogs
Did I Give My Son ADHD?
After my son was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, I had to wonder whether my anxiety...