Psychology Today: Learning to Prioritize With ADHD
"Does it ever seem like you have too much to do and every task looks equally important? Many people with ADHD struggle to figure out the order of doing things and how to begin, which contributes to the common experience of feeling overwhelmed. There often needs to be a crisis or pressing deadline that determines what has to be done and provides you with the motivation to do it. Ultimately, this process is both stressful and ineffective, leaving you depleted and frustrated while you shift from one emergency to the next." Read the full article by Dr. Saline!
Psychology Today: How to Find a Therapist for Your Teenager
"Parents should also establish clear expectations about confidentiality, says clinical psychologist Sharon Saline, Psy.D. A parent might ask, “What are your boundaries around confidentiality?” “Will you consult with us at all and if so how?” “What role will family play in the therapy?” Incorporating the family’s perspective can be valuable in addressing dynamics that influence mental health. “The teen is not growing up in a petri dish,” Saline says." How to Find a Therapist for Your Teenager by Abigail Fagan PsychologyToday.com Read the full article!
Intrepid Ed News: Connect more, argue less: The 5C’s of ADHD parenting
"It’s 9 p.m. and your 13-year-old daughter with ADHD is rushing around the house frantically looking for her social studies book. She’s just realized that she has to read a chapter and answer five questions to prepare for the quiz tomorrow. You calmly offer to help her find the book and review the material but, instead of graciously accepting your assistance, she screams at you “Why can’t you leave me alone? I don’t need you!” You snap back, “Well actually you do or you’d know where your book is and you’d have finished your homework by now!” Then you both stomp off to your respective bedrooms, wondering why things devolved so quickly into a yelling match."
22 News Mass Appeal: Helping kids make and keep friends
(Mass Appeal) – It’s the start of the school year and time for kids to get back out there and meet new friends! Clinical Psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline joined us with tips on helping your child make connections with others.
ADDitude Mag - You Are Worthy of Self-Compassion: How to Break the Habit of Internalized Criticism
“Self-compassion allows you to be good enough as you are, with your warts, with your foibles, sometimes off-balanced, sometimes more reactive than you’d like, sometimes disorganized, but fundamentally perfectly imperfect as a human being, just like everyone else.” Read the full article by Dr. Saline!
YourTango: What You Can Do When Your Child's ADHD And Defiance Makes You Want To Yell - Reprinted
*A YourTango Experts Weekly Best!*
"ADHD and defiance can be a tricky combination. There are so many facets to kids with ADHD. Yes, they are creative, passionate, and smart. Yes, they can also be distractible, energetic, impulsive, intense, and strong-willed. And yes, going back to school amidst the surge of Covid-19 is making things that were previously challenging harder in many ways and adding new hurdles."
Read Dr. Saline's article on YourTango. Read the original blog post by Dr. Saline. 
Totto Learning: Are you worried your child has ADHD? Here are the next steps.
Hear how Dr. Sharon Saline explains what the first few steps as a parent you can do if you are worried that your child has ADHD and learn best practices for better parenting. - Totto Learning. Watch the video: [embed]https://youtu.be/ADj4Dyu2Xcc[/embed] 
Totto Learning: Symptoms of ADHD in Children
Dr. Sharon Saline discuss symptoms of ADHD in children with Totto Learning. Watch the video: [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6bTAhfWkUI[/embed] 
22 News Mass Appeal: Know the bullying warning signs
(Mass Appeal) – Every kid will experience some type of bullying in their childhood. Today on Mass Appeal, we discuss what you should be aware of for warning signs and what you can do to stop and prevent it. Clinical psychologist, Dr. Sharon Saline, breaks down the important facts to know. Originally broadcasted here at wwlp.com. 
YourTango: 3 Steps To Achieve Tone Of Voice Awareness In Neurodiverse Families So All Members Are Comfortable And Safe
"What is a tone of voice and how does it affect neurodiverse families Neurodiverse families often struggle with emotional reactivity and verbal impulse control. Negative feelings and unpleasant words can intensify in the blink of an eye. Still, when the moments arise, it's hard enough to calm down your own emotions — let alone, the emotions of your child, teen, or partner."
Click here to read Dr. Saline's article on YourTango. Click here to read the original blog post by Dr. Saline.
The Local Moms Network - The Pandemic & ADHD: Why More Moms Are Being Diagnosed
"Mothers are multi-taskers and doing many things or being responsible for engineering the lives of their children can be overwhelming. When women feel overwhelmed more often than not, when they have difficulty organizing themselves and their children, when they lose their tempers and/or patience more than they would like, when they feel persistently anxious or depressed, when they have trouble making and keeping friends—these are all indications that ADHD may be present,” says Sharon Saline, Psy.D.
22 News Mass Appeal: Planning successful summer outings with neurodiverse children
(Mass Appeal) – Summer is a time for many families to get away and enjoy time together… but planning a successful family outing can be a challenge for families with neurodiverse kids and teens. Here to help us make the process a little less daunting, is clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline.
YourTango: Back To School With ADHD And COVID Uncertainty (Again) - Reprinted
"Just when we thought we’d turned a corner in the COVID war, the virus is rearing its ugly head for another wave. As kids go back to school, uncertainty looms once again. The Delta variant is making all of us more nervous than we might already be. School districts are debating mask mandates and some have returned to remote learning. It’s worrisome for parents and students, many of whom assumed that in-person learning would finally go forward."
Click here to read Dr. Saline's article on YourTango. Click here to read the original blog post by Dr. Saline.
College Opensource - Female Students with ADHD: How IECs Can Help
Article by Eric Endlich, PhD and Sharon Saline, Psy.D. "Nia had been so excited to go to college. She’d been diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in eighth grade and received accommodations such as extra time on tests, preferential classroom seating and getting copies of teachers’ notes. An executive functioning coach assisted her in using a calendar and organizing assignments. Nia worked hard, graduated with a 3.8 GPA and moved into her college dorm with high expectations. Sadly, six months later, she was back home. Depressed, anxious and on academic probation, she’d isolated herself, dropped one class and failed two..."
Healthline - The 10 Best Books for ADHD in 2021
"Whether you’re the parent of a child recently diagnosed with ADHD or an adult seeking new methods for managing ADHD symptoms, there is a wide variety of books for ADHD available to offer you some guidance. Before you can pick up the best book for ADHD that fits your situation, it’s important to understand what you’re looking for. Below, we’ve rounded up the best books for ADHD according to the type of advice and topic you may be looking for, whether that’s a book for managing your own ADHD or solutions for connecting with your ADHD teen."
Dr. Saline's "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew" was chosen Best for Parents.
Learn Smarter Podcast: Improving Family Connections with Dr. Sharon Saline (Author Series)
"Dr. Sharon Saline, author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: Working Together to Empower Kids for Success in School and Life, joins Rachel and Steph to discuss her goal of improving the connection between parents and learners with ADHD through improving conversation. She walks them through her 5C’s of parenting which are self-control, compassion, collaboration, consistency, and celebration. They also dive into a conversation about medication."
Incredible Edibles: 33 Mental Health Experts & Wellness Professionals Share Their #1 Tips for Dealing with Anxiety
"Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time, but for some people, anxiety can be disruptive to their daily lives or even debilitating. If you suffer from anxiety occasionally or regularly, it’s always a good idea to talk to your healthcare provider about possible treatments and therapies that can help you better manage anxiety. However, there are some tools and techniques you can try at home."
22 News Mass Appeal: Tips to help your kids make a smooth transition back to school
(Mass Appeal) – Getting kids ready for the return to school is not an easy task! With the nerves and the new routines, it can be a lot for a child to handle. Here with tips on making the transition back to school a smooth one… is clinical psychologist Dr. Sharon Saline.
ADDitude Mag: No Motivation? 5 Steps to Build Drive and Confidence
Teachers and parents can take advantage of these strategies for training focus, combatting procrastination, and prioritizing effectively to achieve the success that drives future motivation in their students with ADHD. Read the article here.
ADHD Support Talk Radio: Perfectionism, Shoulds & Adult ADHD
"If you can be your own worst critic, and you find yourself avoiding, delaying or putting off things that you intend to do until you have the time/energy/bandwidth to do them right, this episode is for you! Dr. Sharon Saline joins co-host Lynne Edris to help find a better way to peace of mind if you’re tired of trying to get things “just right,” or living up to impossible standards of perfection. Listen as we discuss the challenges of living with ADHD and perfectionism and offer 5 practical, easy to use tips." Click play below to listen to the interview, or listen at ADHDSupportTalk.com.