When my son was little, even though he was a joyous, healthy, creative child, I often felt so sad about his ADHD-related challenges. In fact, my sadness during his early elementary school years was the main motivator for writing my book, Raising Will: Surviving the Brilliance and Blues of ADHD. I tried to express my […]
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10 Things Every Parent Should Know about Marijuana: a Psychologist’s Perspective
Just a few weeks ago, a teen client arrived to my office stoned. I didn’t recognize it right away, but her droopy eyelids and clumsy small talk gave her away. She was surprised when I dropped the question: “Are you high?” But to her credit, she answered honestly. That’s where the real work happens. I […]
How to Support Siblings of ADHD Children: 5 Tips Every Parent Should Know
Last week at dinner, I asked my family for blogging suggestions. I needed a push. A shove really. I’d started a few blogs over the holidays, but nothing felt right. I didn’t want to waste my time writing about a saturated ADHD topic, either. Normally, my 17-year-old daughter listens while my husband, my son, and […]
5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
Did you know that one of the suspected reasons for the increase in ADHD is exposure to toxins? In my last blog entitled, Is ADHD Truly on the Rise?, I share the suspected reasons for the rise in ADHD, such as early exposure to environmental toxins. I wish I’d known these things when my son […]
Is ADHD Truly on the Rise? If Yes, Why?
I get asked these two questions all the time. I understand. As parents, we need to make sure we’re getting accurate information, particularly when it impacts the decisions we make about our children. The answer to the first question is a resounding yes. In the late 1990’s, about 3-6 percent of school-aged kids received an […]
What If My Child’s Area Of Brilliance Is Gaming? Should I Support It Anyway?
What is ADHD brilliance anyway? Simply stated, ADHD brilliance is the part of each ADHD person that naturally shines. When I think of the ADHDers in my life, most are highly creative, quick-humored, spontaneous, playful people who have a magical touch in life that is hard to put into words. Think Peter Pan, Jim Carey, […]
