As a child psychologist and a parent of a college student with ADHD, I can safely say that I get the stormy waters that often accompany parenting adolescents with ADHD. There was a phase during my son’s high school years when his gynormous schoolwork load felt so daunting that I dreaded coming home … [Read more...] about 3 Survival Tips For Working Parents and Their ADHD Adolescents During COVID-19
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5 Misconceptions About ADHD In Children
Over the last 20 years, a big part of my job as a child psychologist has been to evaluate children’s cognitive, academic, and psychological functioning, and then meet with parents to review test findings. During these feedback sessions, I explain why a child may or may not meet criteria for a … [Read more...] about 5 Misconceptions About ADHD In Children
My Top 5 Secrets for Getting ADHD Kids Through School Work
Not one day goes by during the COVID-19 pandemic that I don’t empathize with all of the parents who have been thrust into the role of educator as they try to juggle jobs (or lack-there-of), laundry, decontamination rituals, and so many other responsibilities. I envision parents throughout the nation … [Read more...] about My Top 5 Secrets for Getting ADHD Kids Through School Work
From Grieving to Grateful: 5 Parenting Tips from a Seasoned Mom
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. … [Read more...] about From Grieving to Grateful: 5 Parenting Tips from a Seasoned Mom
