ADHD Treatment

Top 10 Strategies for Succeeding in College: A Guide for Students with ADHD

College life is an exciting adventure, but for students with ADHD, it can present unique challenges. From juggling coursework and social life to managing executive functioning skills, staying on top of it all requires thoughtful…
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ADHD vs. Anxiety: Understanding the Differences and Overlaps

ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) and anxiety are two conditions that affect millions of people, often appearing together or being confused for one another due to some overlapping symptoms. Understanding the differences and how they can interact…
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Wondering Where to Start When You or Your Child Get an ADHD Diagnosis?

Navigating the world of ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) treatment can be a daunting task, especially for those who are neurodivergent or parenting children with special needs. With the rising awareness of mental health issues, understanding the…
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What does being mindful even mean?

Mindfulness is a word we hear all the time, but what exactly does it mean? Mindfulness means staying “present” and “in the moment.”   Sounds amazing, right? Not worrying about the future or stressing out about…
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The Flip Sides of ADHD: Balancing the Challenges and Strengths

ADHD can be so confusing for parents, educators, children, coaches and caregivers! We like to think about ADHD through the lens of extremes so this week we are going to take a closer look. It…
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Have you ever wondered what weakened executive functioning skills are?

Do you ever wonder what is happening in your child’s brain? Everything we do is connected to executive functioning skills and we can have strengths in some areas and weaknesses in others. Executive Functioning Skills…
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Consistency Matters—we know this is true.

Being a consistent parent means creating predictable daily routines, following through on consequences and reinforcing strategies. We know we need to be consistent, but the big question is how can we be consistent? It is…
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Teaching Unknowns

Unknowns can bring us fun and excitement or sadness, frustration, and anxiety.   What a combination! Unknowns are similar to the natural extremes the ADHD brain experiences everyday. They are confusing and how we react…
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Holiday Stress Part II

Do you ever feel like the days are moving so quickly that you haven’t stopped to even notice how you or your child are really doing? We all pay attention to big emotions, our own…
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Holiday Stress Part 1!

The holidays bring us excitement, memories, and unfortunately– too often for families impacted by ADHD–stress and frustration.   With an understanding of why the holidays can wreak such havoc for a child with ADHD and a…
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