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.
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“You Can Do This, Girl!”
As my daughter found her confidence in self-advocacy, I lost a piece of me that would neve...
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Moms and Dads: Let’s Turn All Those Can’ts into Can-Dos
Have you, like me, fallen into the trap of assuming your child “can’t” do something? That's not how...
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How to Raise a Reader
Six strategies for making books an adventure for life (even for reluctant...
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“Learning How to Stay Put”
When I was younger, I moved so often a date asked if I was working for the CIA. Now, I’ve found a...
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Mothers Know Best: What to Do When Your Child Isn’t Cut Out for Organized Sports
My daughter didn’t like tee-ball, gymnastics, dance, roller-skating, swimming, and all organized...
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“The Slow Road to Happiness”
When I dropped out of college, I thought I was down and out for good. But the champion my mum saw in...
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“Have You Ever Been Called the ‘E’ Word?!”
Parents should answer two questions to figure out if they are helping or enabling their child ...
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“Crime, Punishment, and Redemption for My Son with ADHD”
The sad fact is that a fair number of teens and young adults wind up in jail. Thankfully, my son...
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Adventures in Babysitting, ADHD-Style
“Dear babysitter—I have a short list of do’s and don’ts ...
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Dina Needs to Take Her Creativity Meds
What if your child had Creativity Deficit Disorder (CDD) in a world where the ADHD brain was coveted...
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You Can Call Me Ms. Clean
I want to be able to invite friends over to our home at a moment’s notice, so that means having some...
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I Like TV the Way I Like Big Projects: In Small Chunks
I don’t waste a lot of time watching TV. On the other hand, I have no clue about pop culture and feel...
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Margaret and Me: A Marriage of Messy Minds
The day that my calm-at-the-tiller wife was overtaken by squalls...
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The Inside Scoop on Getting College Accommodations
A disability services professional gives you and your student the best tips for s...
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It’s Time to Land Your Helicopter
Have you been accused of being a helicopter parent? Well, it’s time to try th...