Teens with ADHD
The Art of Guiding Young Adults with ADHD Into the World
“You can’t make your child think that the world doesn’t suck. But you can explore — in a...
Positive Parenting
How to Shepherd — Not Carry — Your Child
Your job as a parent is not to sculpt your child to fulfill your own expectations, but to be a guide,...
Guest Blogs
The Single Most Helpful Strategy in Raising Your Child
Kids with ADHD have big emotions, and parents shouldn't act like they don't matter. Learn how to...
Meltdowns & Anger
When Angry Kids Lash Out: How to Defuse Explosive Reactions
Emotionally dysregulated children with ADHD can learn to come down from (and prevent) explosive...
Positive Parenting
The (Reactive) Parent Trap
Your child’s behavior never ceases to amaze you. “Again? Really?” you say, “I’ve had it!” The...
Caregiver Blogs
“A Love Letter to My Son’s Special Interests”
“When my son finds a new special interest, it feels a bit like opening a Christmas gift. I have no...
Positive Parenting
How to Float — and Other Impossibly Hard Lessons for Parents
My instincts told me to rescue my son when homework and bad grades threatened to sink him, but he was...
Teens with ADHD
“I Didn’t Need to Understand My Teen’s Gender Journey to Support It.”
The mom of a nonbinary teen describes how an exploration of gender and neurodiversity led to...
Behavior & Discipline
Answers to the Discipline Questions You Were Too Exhausted to Ask
Enforce consequences immediately. Never waver from the rules. Recognize the good moments. And more...
ADHD In Children
S is for Self-Regulation: Lessons in ADHD Emotional Control from “Sesame Street”
Emotional self-regulation is a complex neurological function. It helps us pay attention to shifting...
“The Power of Family Engagement: How Involved Parents Can Foster a Child’s Self-Advocacy Skills” [Video Replay & Podcast #381]
Access the video replay, listen to the podcast episode (#381), download the slide presentation, and...
Guest Blogs
“The Only Parental Expectation That Matters? My Child’s Joy”
“Considering that we named him Race, I should have anticipated some intensity and drive in the kid....
Guest Blogs
“My Morning Is Crazier Than Your Morning”: The Mantra of ADHD Families
Morning is not a time for battles. It’s not a time for trying new routines or imposing new...
Guest Blogs
“The One Word That Has Transformed Our Family Dynamic”
Just say, “Yes.” When I added this word to my vocabulary — changing my knee-jerk reaction from “Heck,...
Free Parenting Downloads
Free Parenting Guide for Moms & Dads with ADHD
Parenting is a hard job, whether you're a stay-at-home dad or a busy working mom trying to balance a...