October 9, 2020: October is ADHD Awareness Month. If your child is diagnosed with ADHD, you’re no stranger to parenting with frequent frustration, worry, shame, and exhaustion. You know what? Your child is living with all of that, too. You know what else? Both you and your child can live with more confidence and less frustration with a few changes. Check out these tips: 1. Develop a positive mindset. How you view your child, their diagnosis, and yourself as a parent have a hu

October 8, 2020: October is ADHD awareness month. Here are some myths, facts, and awesome resources for adults with AD/HD or the people who support them. Myth: You’re not hyper, so you can’t have ADHD. Fact: In the DSM-5, there are 3 types of AD/HD: Hyperactive-Impulsive, Predominantly Inattentive, and Combination. If you have significant trouble with memory, work performance, emotional regulation, managing day-to-day tasks, maintaining attention, and/or fidget frequently, ta

October 5, 2020: October is ADHD Awareness Month. What’s it like to grieve and have ADHD? There is actually a lot of overlap in the two, and adults and children with ADHD may feel their ADHD symptoms amplified when grieving. Some of the commonalities between ADHD and grief include difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, restlessness, social withdrawal, poor academic/work performance, impulsivity, and trouble with eating and/or sleeping. For people with ADHD, they may also ex