Self Esteem How a Cactus Made My Child’s Self-Esteem Bloom "A cactus may not seem like something a seven-year-old should have in her bedroom, but it has given...
Self Esteem How Art Builds Confidence "According to scores of research studies, when your brain creates art, it nourishes a host of other...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach “Q: My Teen Thinks His ADHD Makes Him ‘Worthless.’” "Teens with ADHD can be prone to having a low sense of self-worth because of the negative messaging...
Time & Productivity 7 Self-Defeating Behaviors That Aggravate ADHD – and How to Fix Them Intentionally or not, you probably engage in behaviors and habits that make your life harder than it...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach “Q: Why Does Fear of Failure Cripple My Teen?" Is your teen easily discouraged? Do they avoid activities where “success” isn’t guaranteed? These...
Dear Teen Parenting Coach “Q: My Son Doesn’t Care About Anything! What’s Going On?” Teen apathy is real – and common. If your child doesn’t seem to care about anything beyond video...
Guest Blogs “Has ADHD Warped Your Sense of Self? It’s Time to Reclaim Your Story — and Power.” “Being repeatedly misunderstood causes people with ADHD to deeply misunderstand themselves and their...
Teens with ADHD “I Feel Like a Loser!” How to Build Self Confidence in Teens with ADHD When teens with ADHD feel less than adequate, parents should use these strategies to help them...
Emotions & Shame I Was Living with ADHD Induced Self-Hate for Far Too Long Anyone can lose their keys or forget to turn off the oven. But living with ADHD means these missteps...
Self Esteem I Doubted My Child – Then She Showed Me What It Really Means to Believe in Yourself I thought my daughter would miss the talent show deadline. But after a close call, she blew me away –...
Self Esteem When Best Friends Abandon Your Middle Schooler: ADHD Self-Esteem & Social Coaching Middle school self-esteem too often nosedives for adolescents with ADHD, many of whom struggle to...
Guest Blogs “How a Culture of Impossibly High Standards Denied My Mental Health Struggles” “Growing up, the stigma associated with academic inferiority was huge. I liked writing; my parents...