Guest Blogs “I Felt Confident For the First Time Ever.” I struggled with ADHD in school, but found success — and confidence — on the track, and later at...
Teens with ADHD Riding the Emotional Waves of Middle School Advice for parents helping tweens cope with the intense emotions of middle school: protein, ask the...
Dear ADDitude Dear ADDitude: How Can I Protect My Child from Bullies? "There are a few boys at school who have been picking on my son and saying they are going to beat him...
Friendships & Activities Next Stop, Summer Camp Trying to find the best summer program for your child? Discover how to find one that meets your...
Dear ADDitude Dear ADDitude: How Can I Get My Son’s Classmates to Treat Him Better? "At the mere mention of school, my son has an anxiety attack. He feels his life is not worth living...
Making Friends Why Younger Friends May Be the Best Kind Your child gravitates toward younger playmates. While his classmates play football, he prefers LEGOs...
Making Friends Q: “My Son’s Only Social Interactions Are On Screens!” “Social anxiety is common among teen boys with ADHD. Easing their discomfort around social situations...
Caregiver Blogs How to Strip the ‘Shoulds’ from Your Holidays A guide for neurodivergent families to ward off holiday stress...
Caregiver Blogs Making a Game Out of Making Friends The game demystified friendships for me, making the process feel less like a mysterious labyrinth to...
Adult Blogs “A Feel-Good Gratitude Exercise for the Season of Thanks” “Gratitude is an essential practice for those of us with ADHD, as we often harbor a nagging...
ADDitude Gift Guides The Be-Well Gift Guide for Dynamic Kids These holiday gift ideas not only promote healthy habits; they also induce smiles, laughter,...
Caregiver Blogs “My Husband and Son Were Diagnosed with ADHD — on the Same Day” “I would not change my son or husband for anything. We’ll bundle up all the positives and challenges,...
Typical ADHD Behaviors “We Light Up the Room with Our Sparkles” Creative thinking is an ADHD specialty. Here, ADDitude readers share insights and stories about their...
Teens with ADHD Q: “Should I Stop My ADHD Teen from Hanging Out with ‘Bad’ Friends?” Worried about peer pressure and your teen’s ADHD impulsivity colliding? Concerned about your teen’s...
ADHD News & Research Peer Support, Positive Mindset Predict Resilience in ADHD Teens: Study Peer support, self-confidence, and a positive stress mindset are linked to greater resilience in...