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Q: “My Teen Driver Wants Independence, but I Refuse to Give Up Our ‘Car Time’”
“As the years went on, our morning drives to school became more important. Sometimes they were the...
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Experts in ADHD, related conditions, learning, organization, and parenting answer your questions about diagnosis, treatment, and living better.
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Q: “How Can I Help My Overwhelmed Rising Senior Prepare for Next Year?”
“Applying to college is a master class in organizing materials, managing time, and processing...
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Q: “My Disorganized Teen Hates Checklists and Charts”
“Color plays a significant role in enhancing memory performance… When we arrange information — to-do...
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Q: “Will Explaining ADHD to My Child Make Her Feel ‘Broken?’”
“Knowledge is power, so tell your child everything about her ADHD diagnosis. Giving your daughter the...
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Q: “Is It Laziness? Or a Smart Reset for My Tired ADHD Brain?”
“Some say laziness is an absence of action. I disagree. I feel laziness is an action, as you choose...
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“Working Memory vs. Short-Term Memory: What’s the Difference?”
“Working memory challenges are part of having ADHD. They don’t cause ADHD; they come ...
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Q: “Fear of Failure Holds Me Back. How Do I Let Go of Past Mistakes?”
"When you make choices that hold you back in any way, what you’re really doing is depriving the world...
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Q: “How Can We Hack Study Guides for a Student Who Bores Easily?”
“I explain to my students that the more active they make studying, the more likely they will learn...
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Q: “How Do I Get Rid of My Sentimental Clutter?”
Decluttering your home of sentimental objects — your child's art work, gifts from loved ones, family...
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Q: “Help! How Can I Manage Multiple Bank Accounts?”
Are you managing personal and business bank accounts, and struggling to keep the ledgers accurate and...
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Q: “I Need Craft Room Organization Ideas That Keep Supplies in Sight!”
From magnet boards to rolling carts — here are 9 ways to create a calm and inspiring crafting space...
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Q: “My Family Thinks I Hoard Because I Collect Stuff. I Disagree.”
“If you have a huge collection of items but are proud of them, celebrate them, have room for them,...