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.

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 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.

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.

Its easy to feel as if every conversation with your ADHD teen starts and ends with, “I don't care.”. Parents often interpret this response as apathy, when it may actually be a sign of overwhelm, trouble with emotional regulation, or dips in motivation. Discover why shutdown happens and how parents can strengthen communication and connection.

Graduations (middle school, high school, college) bring excitement and anxiety. ADHD teens often struggle with uncertainty, independence, and executive functioning demands.

(Mass Appeal) – Summer time is just around the corner, and that means more time at home with the little ones.

Joining us now is Dr. Sharon Saline, Clinical Psychologist, author, and international speaker, to educate us on how to control how much screen time our children consume.

Spring brings shifting social dynamics, group events, and increased peer comparison. ADHD tweens often struggle with impulsivity, emotional intensity, and social missteps.

Standardized testing ramps up in April, and tweens and teens with ADHD often experience heightened anxiety, sleep disruption, and confidence dips during academic evaluation periods. this week, a reader wants to know how to support her kids with ADHD, without adding more pressure.

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.

 Parents notice motivation dips, power struggles, and emotional fatigue spike in February as novelty fades and demands stay high.

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

Feeling overwhelmed by screens at home? Learn how families can set healthy digital boundaries that support mental health, connection, and brain development.

Creating new habits can feel especially hard for families living with ADHD. This article explores why habit formation is challenging for ADHD brains and offers practical, compassionate strategies to help families build routines that actually stick—without shame, power struggles, or perfectionism.

Holiday schedule changes can be tough on kids with ADHD. Learn how to support your neurodivergent child through school disruptions, big emotions, and routine shifts so your whole family can enjoy a calmer, more connected season.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.