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Help! My Family Members Have ADHD and I Feel Powerless
The parents and romantic partners of people with ADHD often feel powerless to influence what happens in their family. They feel like too much of the burden of responsibility falls to them, like they can’t count on family members who have ADHD to do their fair share. As a result, they too often feel tired,…
Tags: Build Trust, Co-Parenting, Guest Expert, Overcome Obstacles
July 17, 2023
Become A Dive Bomber Parent
Are you a Helicopter parent? It’s easy to become one when your kid has ADHD. It seems that they need help, support, and guidance on a daily – if not constant – basis. For many of us, it could be a full-time job. For some of us, it is, helping our kids keep up with…
Tags: Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Coach for Success, Expert Articles
July 10, 2023
Your Presence Is Present Enough
Article continues below… What’s Your Parenting Style? Take a quiz to find out what kind of a parent you are. Find Out Your Presence is Present Enough There is nothing your kids need more from you than your undivided attention. Not every minute, of course. But they need to know they can “get you” when…
9 Tips for Non-ADHD Parents to Motivate Your Whole Family
Families with children with ADHD often discover that one (or both!) parent has ADHD, too. And when this happens, non-ADHD adult partners need to motivate everyone in the family, creating routines that will make family life easier. It can be exhausting. Besides, you may end up feeling like the family’s terrible guy. Here are some…
Tags: Change Behaviors, Co-Parenting, Coach for Success, Couple's Issues, Guest Expert, Learn from Mistakes, Settle Family Politics
Alone At The Table
“My spouse is not at the table with me on the issues surrounding my Complex child.” This is a common refrain, a hot topic on any parenting blog. I hear it weekly from my clients, and I’ve experienced it in my own life. It’s likely the most isolating and challenging situation that any parent can…
Tags: Co-Parenting, Couple's Issues, Expert Articles, Overcome Obstacles
July 3, 2023
Does My Child with ADHD Have to Work Harder Than Other Kids?
Do kids with ADHD have to work harder than their peers? Elaine & Diane respond to a mom’s question below. The short answer is yes – but not the way you might think. Elaine: One mom wrote and said, “My kid’s doctor says ADHD kids have to work harder.” Is that true? Diane: Yes. Elaine:…
Tags: Logistical Challenges, Overcome Obstacles, Quick Tips and Tricks
Managing Summer Stressors: A Message to Moms with ADHD
Do you remember the joy you felt as a child on the last day of school before summer vacation? The excitement, relief, and sense of accomplishment? It would be nice to feel so carefree again, wouldn’t it? But all parents, especially moms with ADHD, know that “summer vacation” isn’t really a vacation for everyone, especially…
Tags: Change Behaviors
5 Tips to Make Life Easier for Yourself as an ADHD Parent
Parenting Can’t Be Automatized Some tasks, like driving, become automatic when we master them. When you’re 16, every turn of the wheel requires conscious thought (or should!). Once you learn, you go on autopilot unless something jars you – a car in the wrong lane, a dog running into the road, a police cruiser in…
Tags: Build Trust, Change Behaviors, Create Structures, Develop Routines, Expert Articles, Overcome Obstacles, Stop Meltdowns, Wipe Out Logistical Challenges
June 26, 2023
Help Your Complex Kids Be Independent (especially in the mornings)
We all want our kids to be able to succeed on their own. How can you help your complex kids be independent? Elaine: We had at least two questions that came in that were both very similar and we summarized them for you, but they are really about helping kids become more independent. They go…
Tags: Build Self-Esteem, Learn from Mistakes, Logistical Challenges, Settle Family Politics, Teen Issues
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