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“It’s Your Fault, Mom!”

These days my daughter is blaming everything that goes wrong in her life on me, her friends, anybody...

A college professor who had little empathy for students struggling with ADHD changes her tune when...

I didn’t know what was wrong with my little girl until, unbelievably, the doctor said, “Sadie has...

I was a parent’s (and teacher’s) worst nightmare, but, with the freedom of homeschooling, I grew into...

Start with calmness. Add generous amounts of sympathy and connection, and perhaps you can stop the...

When Lee showed signs of growing up, my heart burst with pride and broke with feeling ...

...is going to stand out, but that doesn't mean it should eliminate its stripes — even if it could."...

After a childhood of punishments and putdowns, I know what kind of parent I don't want to be. The...

I know there are lots of positive things about having ADHD, but some weeks when the mess and...

I had to memorize the coffee order, and the face of the person who ordered it. My coworkers thought I...

My family moved to a new state last year. For any parent, a big move means a grueling test of...

"I was that super vigilant mom on the alert for any sign, any inkling of the ADHD I knew my husband...