ADHD & Emotions: Parenting Through Anger, Fear & Frustration

Q: How Do We Get the Lying to Stop?

Children with ADHD lie due to impulsivity, then they feel too ashamed and embarrassed to admit their...

"During homework, I’d find that my irritation rose alongside his. Our cheeks flushed a matching shade...

“My mother told me I needed to create more structure. My aunt told me I needed to be present. Others...

When you're the parent of a child with ADHD, it's natural to hope they'll hurry up and mature. By...

When she recognized her feelings in her favorite book characters, my daughter learned the words to...

Sometimes, a child recognizes his or her symptoms long before teachers or parents detect any...

Many children with ADHD, battered by daily criticisms and admonitions, have low self-esteem as early...

I shamed my child instead of patting her on the back for her initiative and good intentions. And I...

Like so many talkative, smart, socially awkward girls in the ‘80s and ‘90s, my ADHD was overlooked...

Raising an extreme child may push you to the brink — but even teetering there, it’s essential that...

A stigma is unjust and evil. But stewing about it won’t help. Banding together with other moms and...

Because we’re frequently the first responders to our kids' challenging moments, our own energy and...

These are five warning signs you may have crossed the line, and what to do about it. It’s never too...

Research shows that the most effective therapy for kids with ADHD is endorsing, supporting, and...

ADHD medication helped my son take charge of his attention issues, and learn how to use them to his...