Ask the Experts
Q: My Oppositional Tween Refuses His ADHD Medication!
A child with ADHD who is also oppositional and defiant may refuse to take his ADHD medication....
Ask the Experts
Q: How Can I Teach My Son to Better Manage His Anger?
For many children with ADHD, there is only hot or cold — enraged or calm. And as they age, those...
Symptom Tests for Adults
[Self-Test] Do I Have Intermittent Explosive Disorder?
Do you get angry for no good reason? If you feel unable to rein in sudden outbursts of rage over...
“Help Kids with Behavioral Challenges at School” [podcast episode #105]
In ADDitude's ADHD Experts Podcast episode 105, Ross W. Greene, Ph.D., helps parents understand the...
Ask the Experts
3 Signs of Weak Emotional Control
Weak emotional control is a common ADHD side effect. In children, this may manifest as dysregulated...
Teens with ADHD
"I Think I Hate My Teenager"
Guilt, anger, and grief are natural responses to raising a child with special needs. Take care of...
Making Friends
In This House, We Don’t Tolerate Bullying
Bullies prey on kids who stand out or who struggle with social skills. Too often, children with ADHD...
Behavior & Discipline
My Child Doesn't Listen!
Your child is funny, charming, and spontaneous — but sometimes, the traits that make you love them so...
Behavior & Discipline
The Magical Thinking of ADHD Brains — and How It Drives Our Kids’ Lies
“My child with ADHD had just done something impulsive — something outside her control — and was...
Oppositional Behavior
The Parents’ Guide to Dismantling Oppositional, Defiant Behavior
Defiance is rarely improved by assertive requests or vague and shifting ground rules. Here, learn...
Positive Parenting
100 Daily ADHD Parenting Tips
One ADHD parenting strategy per day for 100 days. Click the images below for more information ...
Caregiver Blogs
“Lessons from ‘The Explosive Child’ That Helped Our Son Flourish”
“I cherish the child emerging before my eyes — self-assured, bravely creative, collaborative, and...
Caregiver Blogs
“How I Came to Terms with My Autistic Child’s Crisis”
“In the aftermath of my child’s crisis, I yearned for a neat and tidy ending — to put a bow on...
Meltdowns & Anger
When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions
Emotionally dysregulated children with ADHD can learn to come down from (and prevent) explosive...
Caregiver Blogs
“They Call You a ‘Problem Child.’ I Know Your Heart Will Save Me Every Time.”
“That was the day I realized exactly how alike we are, my problem child. Our brains function the same...