Dear Dr. Sharon: Why Has My Tween Stopped Talking To Me?
Is your tween suddenly talking less, saying “I don’t know,” or retreating to their room? For parents of kids with ADHD and anxiety, staying connected during adolescence can feel challenging. Learn five practical ways to keep communication open, give your tween space, and build a relationship where they know you’re there when they’re ready to talk.
The Hidden Mental Load of ADHD: Why Your Brain Feels Full Before the Day Even Begins
Feeling mentally exhausted before your day even begins? For many adults with ADHD, the constant effort of remembering, planning, anticipating, making decisions, and managing emotions can create an invisible mental load. Learn why your brain feels so full—and five practical strategies to reduce cognitive overload and make daily life feel more manageable.
Back-to-School Anxiety: 6 Ways to Help Kids with ADHD Feel Ready
Back-to-school season can bring excitement, but it can also bring worry, especially for children with ADHD and other neurodivergent learners. From shifting routines to social uncertainty, the transition back to school can feel overwhelming. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline shares six practical strategies to ease anxiety, build confidence, and help children start the school year feeling ready for whatever comes next.
Why Do Adults with ADHD Overthink Everything? 5 Ways to Quiet Your Inner Critic and Find More Peace
Do you find yourself replaying conversations, second-guessing decisions, or worrying you've said the wrong thing? Overthinking is a common experience for many adults with ADHD, but it doesn't have to run your life. In this article, Dr. Sharon Saline explains why the ADHD brain gets stuck in cycles of rumination and shares five practical strategies to quiet your inner critic and find more peace.
MAKING SPACE TO RECHARGE: Summer Strategies for Adults with ADHD
For many adults, summer feels like a collective exhale. After months of juggling school schedules, work deadlines, sports practices, appointments, family responsibilities, and the endless logistics of daily life, the slower pace can feel like finally reaching the finish line.
But for adults with ADHD, summer presents both an opportunity and a challenge. While it's tempting to abandon routines altogether and embrace a season of spontaneity, too little structure can sometimes leave us feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or struggling to regain momentum when fall arrives. Summer doesn't have to be about productivity, and it certainly shouldn't feel like another item on your to-do list. Instead, it can become a valuable reset—a chance to recharge, reconnect with what matters most, and create space for the activities, relationships, and experiences that often get squeezed out during the busier months.
REJECTION SENSITIVITY AT WORK: Why Feedback Feels Personal for Adults with ADHD
Mid-year reviews and performance conversations often happen in spring. Adults with ADHD are increasingly naming how rejection sensitive dysphoria impacts career confidence and workplace anxiety. This week's blog offers insight and support for approaching feedback in a way that feels more manageable—and less personal.
From Hyperfixation to Balance: How to Manage ADHD Productivity Without Burning Out
Learn how to manage ADHD hyperfixation and maintain balance in your daily life. Discover practical strategies to channel your focus, prevent burnout, and create steady, sustainable productivity at work and home.
Managing ADHD in the Workplace: Simple Strategies That Work
Work can be stressful—even more so when you’re navigating ADHD. This post offers five realistic, supportive tips to help you feel more organized, focused, and successful at your job (without burning out).
Dear Dr. Sharon: How can I have less stress this Summer?
Summer promises rest and relaxation—but for adults with ADHD or anxiety, it can feel disorienting or overwhelming. This week, Dr. Sharon offers practical ways to gently hit "reset" and reclaim the season with clarity, joy, and intention.