Executive Dysfunction Meets Holiday To-Do Lists: Finding Peace in the Chaos
Struggling to manage holiday tasks with ADHD? Learn how executive dysfunction can paralyze you — and discover practical, brain-friendly strategies to make decorating, shopping, cooking, and planning feel doable.
Dear Dr. Sharon: “How can I stop falling into the same patterns of holiday stress and conflict every year?”
Struggling with family conflict during the holidays? Learn how ADHD rejection sensitivity and emotional dysregulation impact relationships — and discover Dr. Sharon’s expert tips to manage stress, set boundaries, and create more peace and connection this season.
Dear Dr. Sharon: “Can girls have ADHD if they’re not hyperactive or disruptive?”
ADHD in girls often goes unnoticed because symptoms are more internal—like perfectionism, disorganization, or anxiety—rather than hyperactivity. Learn why ADHD is harder to recognize in women and girls and discover practical strategies to help them thrive.
What Your Neurodivergent Child Wishes You Knew About Their Meltdowns
Meltdowns happen, and they’re exhausting—for both kids and parents. Learn what your neurodivergent child wishes you knew and discover scripts, reframes, and strategies to navigate these high-stress moments with calm and confidence
Dear Dr. Sharon: Is Rejection Sensitivity All In My Head?
Rejection sensitivity can feel overwhelming, especially for people with ADHD who experience emotions more intensely than others. When even small slights feel like major setbacks, it can be tough to know how to cope—or how to support a loved one who struggles. In this Dear Dr. Sharon column, we’ll explore why rejection sensitivity isn’t “all in your head,” how it connects to ADHD, and practical strategies you can use to ease its impact.
Back-to-School Anxiety: How to Support Kids with ADHD Through the Transition
“Back-to-School Anxiety: 5 Tips to Support Kids with ADHD | Dr. Sharon Saline”
Help your child with ADHD ease back-to-school anxiety. Learn strategies for routines, IEP/504 prep, and building confidence.
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.
Unplugged and Engaged: A Summer Screen Plan for Kids & Teens with ADHD
Summer can feel like a relief and a challenge for families living with ADHD. The break from school may remove daily academic pressures but it also leaves wide open spaces that are easily filled with screens for stimulation, comfort or escape. Before you know it, the battle over technology begins. Here are five empowering and practical strategies that meet kids where they are– without shaming or unrealistic expectations.