For Parents

Parents: some of you may have ADHD, since there is a genetic component to ADHD. Many of you may not. If you don’t have ADHD, its very hard to understand....

Parents: some of you may have ADHD, since there is a genetic component to ADHD. Many of you may not. If you don’t have ADHD, its very hard to understand....

Parents, at the end of the day, ADDYTeens can only get so much done. It may not be as much as you want, or expect. ...

Parents: of the many things I’ve learned from living with ADHD, perhaps the most important is that situationally some forms of communication work better than others. ...

Parents - sometimes you can only see the tip of the iceberg - what your child initially presents to you. There are so many things we all deal with throughout...

Parents, let me share some insider information:  ADDYTeens may say that music helps them concentrate, such as when they are studying.   The studies that have been done say that maybe...

Parents, let me share some insider information:  ADDYTeens may say they have no time, but really we often have no concept of time.    As an ADDYTeen, I can tell you first...

Parents, most teens like video games, but you may need to apply some "tough love" to your ADDYTeen if they are gaming too often.   Dr. Sarah and I discussed this...

Parents, ADDYTeens often tell us how stressed out they are. It’s probably the biggest issue emotionally they face.   Unfortunately the stress can lead to significant depression and anxiety. This hits...