Talking About ADHD
ADHD is a complex neurological condition that is not always easy to explain to a child just diagnosed with its symptoms. Learn how to talk about ADD in a positive way.
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Guest Blogs
“Bad Day, Perfect Distraction”
If my daughter noticed my grouchy, glum mood, she certainly didn’t let on — or let up on the...
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The Hardest Part of ADHD for My Family and Me
Spin the wheel and pick a challenge. You never know exactly what it’s going to be...
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I Saw Myself All Wrong: I Wasn’t Stupid, I Was Smart
I cleverly concealed my ADHD and dyslexia until I decided I didn't want to, or need t...
Parent-Teacher Cooperation
Your Most Important Back-to-School List: 10 Conversations Every Parent Should Have
If your child arrives at school without brand new sneakers, she will survive. If she shows up feeling...
Guest Blogs
The Highs and Lows of Parenting Two Kids with ADHD
Keep going, keep supporting your kids, and keep educating others about ADHD, no matter what is thro...
Parenting
6 Mistakes I Made with My Kids
"I grew up feeling like a failure. This feeling of worthlessness impacted everything in my life,...
Bipolar Disorder
“In Moms I Trust”
Raising a child with bipolar disorder can be frightening — and very lonely. I found strength in other...
Guest Blogs
10 Things People Need to Stop Saying About Kids with ADHD
One mom shares the top ten myths about ADHD that she wishes people would stop saying and spreading...
Talking About ADHD
10 Film Characters Who Remind Us of Someone
From Dory to Percy and beyond, meet our 10 favorite film characters — the ones who taught us...
For Teachers
Ditch the Deficit Thing
Instead of dwelling on deficiencies, what if we helped ADHD students use their talents — their...
ADHD in Adults
Your ADHD Life
My spirituality gives me structure, comfort, and a sense of hope that helps me mana...
Focus & Following Directions
A Child With ADHD Can’t “Just Focus”
We don't expect diabetics to, "Just control their blood sugar," so why do we expect children with...
Teens with ADHD
“I Want to Shine a Light on ADHD”
An teen writer and entrepreneur with ADHD talks about coming to terms with her diagnosis, learning...
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“He’s Quite a Handful, Isn’t He?”
We've all heard them — those rude, insensitive, or just plain ignorant comments about our children...
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Teaching My Kid to Cope: Lessons from a Dad with ADHD
When my daughter, who also has ADHD, came to me with a problem, I swore I would be there for her this...