Guest Blogs
“What No One Ever Told Me About the Middle School Transition with ADHD”
The middle school transition is scary and messy and liberating and disheartening and so full of...
Guest Blogs
Welcome to the No Judgment Zone! Read these essays, diary entries, and snapshots of daily life written by ADDitude readers who are parenting children with ADHD, living with adult ADHD, and all of the above.
Guest Blogs
“To the Cashier Who Confronted Me…”
I walked those grocery aisles for nearly two hours — searching for the perfect high-protein,...
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10 Terrible Reactions to ADHD Teen Drama — and Healthier Ways to Communicate at Home
Teen drama requires a special kind of parent patience. Saying “Don’t let this get to you” or “You’re...
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“Did You Know My Preschool Teachers Didn’t Like Me?”
By the time he reached kindergarten, my son was convinced that he was a bad student, undeserving of...
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“What Is That Smell?!?”
I don’t know a single child who relishes brushing their teeth or scrubbing their pits. But kids with...
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“My ADHD Teaching Strategies That Benefit All Students.”
After my son’s diagnosis, I made it my mission to learn everything I could about ADHD. In the process...
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The Black Sheep of Mental Health Disorders: Living With ADHD
“There’s no denying that those of us with ADHD were made different. We tend to be more generous, more...
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“Oh No, I’ve Said Too Much.”
ADHD in women like me can often mean significant emotional struggles and self-esteem issues. But I...
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The Dropout Who Turned It Around
In high school, I had no long-term goals. No big dreams. No motivation to strive for something beyond...
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“How Quitting A Stressful Job Made Me Realize I Am Worthy”
Sometimes, when people pick up on my learning disabilities, they see an opportunity to take advantage...
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“When Strangers Notice Your Child’s ADHD First”
We were frazzled beyond belief. None of our parenting strategies were working. And our son’s doctor...
Positive Parenting
When You Feel the Crush of ADHD Mom Guilt…
…Please know that I do, too. When I lose my temper. When I yell. When I blame my kids for their ADHD...