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Q: What Do I Do When I’m So Overwhelmed I Can’t Do Anything?

Life gets hard sometimes, and organizing problems can grow so large we don't know how to begin...

We misplace things. We underestimate how long tasks actually take. We go off on tangents. All of...

In high school, it’s reasonable to expect students to enter class promptly and start working. But,...

Many college students with ADHD describe the sensation of sitting down to study and feeling a thick...

Your child's busy and creative ADHD mind may be reflected in his cluttered, messy bedroom. Learn what...

Your child has always excelled in school, until suddenly – in high school – the workload is too much....

You want a clean bedroom, but starting the task of decluttering feels so overwhelming. Where do you...

Trust. It’s a key ingredient to a successful student-teacher relationship – especially for students...

Your child is succeeding in school, but at what cost? Staying up all night or devoting every weekend...

Meltdowns happen. At school. At home. At the grocery store. They key is to have an action plan...

We struggle to "see" time, so the ticking of the clock isn't always a great motivator. Instead, we...

Your child spends hours each night slogging through assignments. But is the problem an oversized...