My teenager, Lee, was suffering from anxiety and having trouble making it to her high school classes. Reaching out for support, I met for coffee with a friend Lynn, a teacher whom I thought would understand. Much to my surprise, she told me parents should go tougher, even when their kids had anxiety, and make […]

Does your child get easily distracted right in the middle of a game? Does she have problems following the coach’s rules? Do you find yourself pleading with her to give the sport just one more chance? Follow me as I set out to find answers, only to miss the one staring me right in the face.

For many children with ADHD, one of the most difficult skills to learn is how to self-advocate. But, it becomes critical when they go to high school and into adult life. In today’s world, where so many kids struggle with anxiety or depression, learning to advocate is a skill not to be underestimated.

Done! The brain responds to dopamine when a task is completed. But for some, especially those with ADHD, it is hard to be “done” with a task.

Being a teenager is challenging without ADHD. Teenagers with ADHD can often seem as if they are on the edge. Use these tools to calm, support, and be sensitive to teenage ADHD and encourage independence.