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“5 Things Your ADHD Kid Means (But Forgets) to Tell You on Mother’s Day”

May 9, 2024

Being a mom is a thankless job. Sure, there’s a full day (a whole 24 hours!) dedicated to appreciating Mothers, but we all know appreciation from loved ones isn’t guaranteed on this day. If you’re a mom who is raising children with ADHD, you may have complicated feelings about Mother’s...

“Are You Missing Play in Your Life?”

Apr 30, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Play is the unsung hero of stress management and wellbeing. Intentional and regular practice of playfulness is vital for busy ADHD brains that field many competing interests at a time – from careers and families to household obligations, symptom management, and more. Play, unfortunately, is often pushed to the bottom...

“The Bumbling Dad Trope, Reversed: On Motherhood with ADHD”

Apr 27, 2024

New Born, Parenting

If you grew up in the ‘90s like me, you undoubtedly watched sitcoms featuring the Dumb Dad. From Homer Simpson and Ray Romano to Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, the Dumb Dad trope was as much a part of our generation as were chunky heels and butterfly clips. On the...

“The DEA’s Manufactured Crisis”

Apr 26, 2024

New Born, Parenting

The following is a personal essay reflecting the opinions of the author. It began with an Adderall shortage in 2022. Today, prescriptions for many stimulant medications used as the first-line treatment of ADHD are consistently and frustratingly difficult to fill. So it’s unsurprising that ADHD features prominently in the majority...

“How I Became an Autism Advocate After My Own Mid-Life Diagnosis”

Apr 19, 2024

New Born, Parenting

As an AuDHD woman (autistic with ADHD) who was diagnosed later in life, I know what it’s like to be discriminated against and exploited, especially in the workplace, for my differences. It was those demeaning experiences that inspired me to pursue a Ph.D. to better understand invisible disabilities in professional...

“ADHD Lessons from Ultrarunning: Accept Help and Support Your Needs”

Apr 17, 2024

New Born, Parenting

For more than 10 years, I ran trail ultramarathons of 35 to 100 miles. I was decent at it, and I loved running those distances. But I’ll tell it straight: Long runs are hard, even if you’re trained for them. Distance runners anticipate difficulties and know to support themselves in...

“It Just Takes One Good Friend to Change the Course of a Life”

Apr 9, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Making friends during adolescence is akin to navigating a labyrinth filled with twists, turns — and the potential for profound connections. For individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the journey toward friendship often presents its own set of unique challenges and opportunities. Individuals with ASD possess intelligence, compassion, and a...

“A Love Letter to My Son’s Special Interests”

Apr 4, 2024

New Born, Parenting

It was the first time the card table was used for its stated purpose. In our excitement playing cards, we got too noisy and woke up the toddler. There was laughter and arguing. There was winning and losing. I’d like to say my son, Ocean, was a gracious winner. I’d...

“How Hardcore Feminist Punk Rock Unlocked My AuDHD Brain”

Mar 31, 2024

New Born, Parenting

I have always had a strong connection and pull to music, gaining inspiration from trailblazing female artists like Stevie Nicks and Joni Mitchell. But my relationship with music reached another level when I – during a moral burnout episode – stumbled upon a different kind of sound that changed my...

“Secrecy vs. Privacy: How to Decide Who to Tell About Your Child’s ADHD”

Mar 30, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Sometimes, an ADHD diagnosis can bring more confusion than clarity. As a parent, you may think, “Should I share the diagnosis with other adults in the family and in my child’s life? How do I know who to trust?” You may fear possible judgments and others’ assumptions about your child...

“4 ADHD Defense Mechanisms – and How to Break Them”

Mar 26, 2024

New Born, Parenting

As a psychotherapist, an ADHD coach, and someone who lives with ADHD, I understand fully how the shame, stress, and anxiety of our symptoms and challenges – from procrastination and forgetfulness to time blindness and impulsivity – cause many of us to develop defense mechanisms. We seek to protect ourselves,...

“I Hyperfocused on My Tiny Baby’s Survival… for Four Months”

Mar 19, 2024

New Born, Parenting

In 2020, my son was born prematurely, weighing a tiny 600 grams, or a little over a pound. He was what they call a micropreemie. I had never seen a premature baby before, but there he was, so tiny he fit in the palm of my hand. Upon his birth,...

“What Years of Debilitating Migraines Taught Me About ADHD in Women”

Mar 12, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Before I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 33, my body felt like a mystery, an experience I assume is nearly universal for women with a late diagnosis. Yes, there was forgetfulness, distractibility, “careless” errors, internal restlessness, and emotional dysregulation. Yes, there were incredibly painful menstrual cycles with mood changes...

“The Day I Learned Why Time Is Such a Mystery to ADHD Brains”

Mar 8, 2024

New Born, Parenting

How often do you show up late to the events and responsibilities of your life? Forty percent of the time? Half? If you can’t say 100% of the time, then I win. I am the Queen of Lateness. Or I was. I used to be late for practically everything. And...

“Celebrate the Mistakes You Don’t Make”

Mar 6, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Most neurotypical people don’t fully understand or recognize ADHD struggles — and why would they? It’s hard for people with ADHD to describe their experiences because they are so complex and all-encompassing. There’s also a false familiarity (“Everyone’s a bit ADHD!”), so neurotypical people often assume that they know what...

“4 Simple Strategies to Help Impulsive Students Stop Blurting”

Mar 2, 2024

New Born, Parenting

We’ve all seen it. The student who inadvertently cuts off their friend mid-sentence because they have something they really, really want to say. The student who is excited and enthusiastic about today’s lesson and can’t help but blurt out responses. With patience and a few tried-and-true strategies, you can help...

“I’m Newly Diagnosed at 90 — and So Thankful”

Feb 29, 2024

New Born, Parenting

When I was born in 1933, neurodivergence (along with jet aircraft, the atom bomb, and plastic bags) had yet to be. If a child’s behavior did not comply with the norms of the time, as was the case for me, it resulted in punishment, not psychoanalysis. And so I grew...

“6 Emotional Regulation Activities for Creative Kids with Big Feelings”

Feb 28, 2024

New Born, Parenting

What if dancing, coloring, and painting could be part of the parenting toolkit you use to regulate your child’s big, intense emotions? For children with ADHD who have challenges with emotional dysregulation – everything from meltdowns to overwhelming feelings – creative expression can serve as an effective outlet for powerful...

“This Cannot Be the Price We Pay to Function.”

Feb 22, 2024

New Born, Parenting

February 22, 2024 I apprehensively open my prescription bottle and peer in. I pour its contents into my hand, double and triple checking my count of its contents. Dread washes over me; it’s time to get a medication refill. The ADHD medication shortage that started in late 2022 – and...

“How a Psychedelic Trip Changed My Life”

Feb 21, 2024

New Born, Parenting

Twelve years ago, I embarked on a transformative psychedelics journey that opened my eyes to my true self. I did not know then that this trip into my subconscious would completely change my perception of the world, make my then-undiagnosed ADHD more manageable, and lead me to help others experience...

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“5 Things Your ADHD Kid Means (But Forgets) to Tell You on Mother’s Day”

“Are You Missing Play in Your Life?”

“The Bumbling Dad Trope, Reversed: On Motherhood with ADHD”

“The DEA’s Manufactured Crisis”

“How I Became an Autism Advocate After My Own Mid-Life Diagnosis”

“ADHD Lessons from Ultrarunning: Accept Help and Support Your Needs”

“It Just Takes One Good Friend to Change the Course of a Life”

“A Love Letter to My Son’s Special Interests”

“How Hardcore Feminist Punk Rock Unlocked My AuDHD Brain”

“Secrecy vs. Privacy: How to Decide Who to Tell About Your Child’s ADHD”

“4 ADHD Defense Mechanisms – and How to Break Them”

“I Hyperfocused on My Tiny Baby’s Survival… for Four Months”

“What Years of Debilitating Migraines Taught Me About ADHD in Women”

“The Day I Learned Why Time Is Such a Mystery to ADHD Brains”

“Celebrate the Mistakes You Don’t Make”

“4 Simple Strategies to Help Impulsive Students Stop Blurting”

“I’m Newly Diagnosed at 90 — and So Thankful”

“6 Emotional Regulation Activities for Creative Kids with Big Feelings”

“This Cannot Be the Price We Pay to Function.”

“How a Psychedelic Trip Changed My Life”

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