New Year's Resolutions show our desire to change and improve our lives. But for many people, New Year's Resolutions bring up memories of previous failed attempts at setting and reaching goals. Goals require planning and follow through, two areas where adults with ADHD often struggle. If you understand the reasons why most New... Read more
Do you set New Year's Resolutions? Millions of Americans do. They look back over the past year and reflect on what they have accomplished and what they have not. They look back at what they wanted to do and what they never did. And, with the best of intentions, they begin this New Year with resolutions, with the determination to do... Read more
When Your Child Has A "Bad" Teacher Teachers can make all the difference in how your child performs at school. A teacher can foster a love of learning, they can create an environment of success and they can teach with passion and a respect for all of their students. Teachers can also make a school year miserable. They may... Read more
As parents prepare for their children to go off to college, they have many questions. Are their children ready to be on their own? Will they be able to succeed in college with ADHD? Are there some colleges that are better than others for children with ADHD? What should they be looking for in a college? For some students, college will be their... Read more
Adults with ADHD often suffer from low self-esteem. This may come from years of feeling inadequate or repeated failures. Throughout childhood you may have heard comments such as "stop fidgeting" or "can't you ever pay attention?" or "you could do better if you just try" or maybe even "you're stupid."... Read more