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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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AudHD Explained: Understanding the Overlap of Autism and ADHD in Children

When a child shows traits of both ADHD and autism, it can be confusing to make sense of what’s really going on. This weeks blog explores “AudHD,” the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, and why this overlap is more common than many people realize. You’ll learn how these profiles can look similar in some ways and very different in others, why children are often diagnosed with one but not the other, and how masking can make things harder to recognize. Most importantly, this piece offers practical, research-informed ways to support your child, even if you’re still figuring out the full picture.

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How Stimulant ADHD Medications Really Work: What New Research Means for Children, Adolescents and Adults Living with ADHD

New research shows stimulant ADHD medications may boost alertness and motivation more than attention. Learn what this means for sleep, learning, and family life.

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Dear Dr. Sharon: “My teen used TikTok for a diagnosis - what do I do?”

“My teen says she has anxiety—but she hasn’t seen a professional.” Sound familiar? Here’s how to support teens who self-diagnose through TikTok or Instagram with compassion and clarity.

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