Washington Post: Why it’s so hard to get kids’ attention, according to science (and what to do about it)

Sharon Saline, a clinical psychologist and author of the book “What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew,” says parents should make sure they have their child’s full attention using what she calls the Rule of Three: Get close and say their name, make eye contact, preferably at their level, and then give them the message and ask them to repeat it — twice. “It may seem silly to them, but that’s okay. By repeating the directions, you know they have grasped what they need to do. Also, this technique activates several means of connecting — sight, sound, repetition — that trigger different and simultaneous neural pathways.”

James Paterson, “Why it’s so hard to get kids’ attention, according to science (and what to do about it)” Washington Post, August 9, 2018 Read the full article in the Washington Post

Attention Magazine: It’s Not Just About Time Management

Are you always late for events? Do you often turn in papers, reports, or projects after their deadlines? If so, you are not alone. Many adults with ADHD struggle with understanding and using their time well. Read It’s Not Just About Time Management August 2018

ImpactADHD: 5 Things ADHD Kids Want Parents To Do Differently

Sharon Saline knows a thing or two about what complex kids want. Read 5 Things ADHD Kids Want Parents To Do Differently (August 2018)

HuffPost: How To Break Up With Your Therapist And Start Over With A New one

Good news: You don’t have to share your life story from the beginning. Read Nicole Pajer’s How To Break Up With Your Therapist And Start Over With A New One. July 2018

ADDitude Magazine: My Teen Gets Too Distracted When Doing Homework on the Computer!

High schools today assume that students will receive and complete assignments in the Cloud. This means heavy computer use, and even heavier temptation for procrastination and distraction online. How can you teach your teen to manage his screen time without hovering, spying, or arguing daily? Read My Teen Gets Too Distracted When Doing Homework on the Computer! (August 2018)

Fatherly: How to Talk to Kids About Rich People

When talking to kids about rich people, you’re teaching them not only about money but about justice — and, by extension, injustice too. Read How to Talk to Kids About Rich People (July 2018)

Grown & Flown: 5 Tips for a Stress-free Summer with Your ADHD College Student

Yes, your very own, lovable tornado has returned, leaving a path of his junk in his wake. Instead of sharing the family reunion meal you’ve planned, you’re feeling disrespected again–as if no time has passed since he left in August. How can you set up a pleasant summer with less frustration and more connection? Read 5 Tips for a Stress-free Summer with Your ADHD College Student (June 2018)

Kids In The House: The 5 Common Mistakes Parents Make with ADHD Kids and How You Can Avoid Them

Many parents of kids with ADHD feel frustrated and dejected. In your efforts to help your son or daughter get their homework done, make it to soccer practice on time and pick up their room, no matter what you do, does it seem like nothing sticks? What might you do differently to foster long-term results? Read The 5 Common Mistakes Parents Make with ADHD Kids and How You Can Avoid Them (June 2018)

Attention Magazine: Worried & Preoccupied-Five Ways You Can Reduce Anxiety and Live More Confidently

In today’s world, where bad news travels the globe in seconds online, people seem more anxious than ever. Read Worried and Preoccupied: Five Ways You Can Reduce Anxiety and Live More Confidently (June 2018)

ADDitude Magazine: "Dear Teen Parenting Coach: Stay calm and self-regulate when your teens test you"

ADDitude Magazine: "Dear Teen Parenting Coach: How Do I Teach My Teen to Manage Emotions?"

Emotional dysregulation is an often-overlooked, but very real symptom of ADHD. If your teen struggles to control intense emotional reactions, try these practical and peaceful strategies for encouraging calm in your household. Click logo below to read more.

AttentionTalk Radio: ADHD Tips– The Relationship Between Worry and Anxiety

AttentionTalk Radio: ADHD Tips– The Relationship Between Worry and Anxiety

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder can be stressful, create a lot of anxiety, and lead to worry. In this episode of Attention talk Radio, attention and ADHD coach Jeff Copper (http://digcoaching.com) interviews Dr. Sharon Saline (http://drsharonsaline.com) around the differences between worry and anxiety. They talk about awareness and strategies you can use to manage both. If you have ADHD, you likely have anxiety, as well. If this speaks to you, then listen to this interview for insights to reduce your anxiety and worry. Attention Talk Radio is the leading site for self-help Internet radio shows focusing on attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and attention deficit disorder (ADD), including managing symptoms of attention deficit disorder, adults with ADD, or adults who have children with ADHD. Attention Talk Radio, hosted by attention coach Jeff Copper, is designed to help adults and children (particularly those diagnosed with or impacted by attention deficit disorder or its symptoms) in life or business who are stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated. It will help adults and children get unstuck and moving forward by helping to open their minds and pay attention to what works. Attention Talk Radio host Jeff Copper is an ADHD coach. To learn more about Jeff go to www.digcoaching.com. Click logo below to listen.

ImpactADHD: Fostering Resilience for Kids with Anxiety

According to Dr. Saline, anxiety is a physiological response to worry. The primitive part of the brain gets frightened – as if there’s a tiger at the door of the cave. Once triggered, the amygdala takes over the brain with a basic response: fight or flight. In modern day, when kids worry about ideas, like tests or what’s going to happen at school the next day, the physiological response is the same as if there is actual physical danger. A test, or a friend being unkind, becomes a tiger at the entrance to the cave – and our kids ‘freak out.’ Listen to Fostering Resilience for Kids with Anxiety (March 2017)

AttentionTalk Radio: Understand ADHD Kids Who Don’t Understand Themselves

Listen to AttentionTalk Radio: Understand ADHD Kids Who Don’t Understand Themselves. (May 2018)

ADDitude Magazine: How Can We Teach Our Emotional, Anxious Tween to Calm Herself?

Could the loss of a loved one spark emotional outbursts and runaway anxiety attacks in a tween with ADHD? Dear Teen Parenting Coach Dr. Sharon Saline explains how puberty can exacerbate poor emotional regulation, and how parents can help children struggling with scary and overpowering feelings. Read How Can We Teach Our Emotional, Anxious Tween to Calm Herself? (March 2018)

Romper: "Why Simple Toys Are Better For Your Kids Is Honestly Magic"

Romper: "Why Simple Toys Are Better For Your Kids Is Honestly Magic"

For parents, decision fatigue is a real thing. From sun-up (or earlier, if you have my kids) to sun-down, you're constantly making decisions for the little people in your life with the intentions of doing what's best. The choices in everything — the clothes they wear, the food they eat, the toys they play with — are plentiful. Especially that last one. But as it turns out, you don't have to make too many decisions when it comes to their playthings. There's a reason why simple toys are better and it's going to make you rethink all of your toy shopping. Click logo below to read more.

Bustle: What’s The Difference Between A Therapist And Life Coach? 7 Questions To Determine Which You Need

“Therapy and coaching both facilitate change in people and assist them with gaining perspective on their problems,” Sharon Saline, PsyD, clinical psychologist and author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, tells Bustle. Read Suzannah Weiss’ What’s The Difference Between A Therapist And Life Coach? 7 Questions To Determine Which You Need.  (April 2018)

Attention Different: "NON-ADHD SIBLINGS w/Dr. Sharon Saline"

Attention Different: "NON-ADHD SIBLINGS w/Dr. Sharon Saline"

Today we interview Dr. Sharon Saline and discuss what it’s like for siblings in families where one sibling has ADHD and the other does not. Often times the focus is placed on what is going on for the ADHD sibling but what about the Non-ADHD sibling? Dr. Saline has experience in this area growing up in a family where her brother has ADHD. She highlights some of the dynamics that arise for families and how to get through the rough patches. Click logo below to read more.

Worthington Direct Blog: HOW DOES A CLASSROOM DESIGN AFFECT A CHILD’S ABILITY TO LEARN? 14 MEDICAL & EDUCATIONAL EXPERTS WEIGH IN…

Student outcomes are the most relevant factor when it comes to measuring the success of a learning environment. Though classroom design has an important influence on learning achievement, the majority of time is spent on traditional methods of enhancing the learning progress, such as executing standardized tests, professional growth for educators, and advancement or mediation courses for students. Thanks to a growing awareness of the profound impact classroom design can have on the educational achievements of students, opinions on classroom design are changing, as educators are making strides toward constructing optimal learning environments with the goal of meeting the educational needs of various groups of students. Read more here!

Vice News: "A Therapist’s Script For Breaking Up With a Friend"

Vice News: "A Therapist’s Script For Breaking Up With a Friend"

It can be harder (and more awkward) than breaking up with a partner.

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ADDA: Do You Need A Therapist For ADHD

In this webinar recording (April 2018) from ADDA, Dr. Saline will teach you how to decide if you need a therapist and easy ways to find one who fits you best. With the many options of coaching, counseling, therapy and online support groups, it can be hard to figure out what path would be most helpful. What type of therapy should you do? Can you do coaching and therapy simultaneously? How do you know if the therapist really understands ADHD? Dr. Saline will help you answer these questions and more. You’ll be able to create a strategy for moving forward that makes the most sense for who you are right now. She’ll give you tips for overcoming your hesitations, identifying your core issues and getting the help you want.