Ask the Experts
Q: “I Feel Guilty That I Can’t Homeschool My Kids Effectively While Also Working!”
Homeschool guilt is a real phenomenon among parents who are working full-time while also managing...
Adult Blogs
“God Bless This Mess”
“The impact on my mood of living in a messy house with five roommates might have been barely...
Learning Challenges
“Q: My Child is Angry and Frustrated Due to Learning Loss.”
Learning loss due to the pandemic is widespread and concerning. Here, learn how parents can help...
Guest Blogs
“The Joy of Summer Fun, Year-Round: Lessons from Lockdown with 6 ADHD Kids.”
“Like most families, we never looked forward to the end of summer, knowing what it would mean for our...
Guest Blogs
“What Will a Return to In-Person Learning Mean for My Child with ADHD?”
“Come September, will he watch his peers catch up from their academic losses at a much faster rate...
Sports & Activities
“How Water Play Buoyed My Child’s Spirits – and Deepened Our Connection”
Swimming with my daughter and letting her direct our water play – no matter how goofy or peculiar the...
Emotions
From Lizard Brain to Wizard Brain: Teaching (and Learning) Emotional Regulation
You can’t teach your child calming strategies when you are triggered yourself. Instead, follow these...
Guest Blogs
“What We Learned by Homeschooling Our Struggling Child During the Pandemic.”
"I learned a lot about Noah while homeschooling him. He loved the one-to-one attention, and he...
School Advocacy
Your Teen’s Learning Goals Need Reassessment and Refinement Now
Learning goals for teens with ADHD should — and will — shift after the pandemic. Adjust expectations...
School & Learning
Our Pandemic Diary: A Day in the Life of My Elementary School Student with ADHD
From struggling to focus while learning at home to tiring of wearing a mask for eight hours in...
Learning Challenges
When Hybrid Learning Causes More Harm Than Good: School Options for ADHD Families
“Going back to school, even if only in a hybrid capacity, disrupts the ‘new normal.’ Students,...
Schedules & Routines
Does Your Family Need a Routine Tune-Up?
A regular daily routine is essential for children and parents alike. Yet ongoing change and...
“Social Confidence: How to Help Students with ADHD Re-Acclimate to In-Person School & Friends” [Video Replay & Podcast #372]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#372), download the slide presentation, and...
For Teachers
The Return of In-Person Learning Is Largely Good — and Stressful
“We already know that students with ADHD require more support during stressful times. We also know...
Behavior & Discipline
How to Manage Your Child’s Toughest Behavioral Problems
Too much screen time. Zero school motivation. Fights. Outbursts. The silent treatment. If this sounds...