Dear Dr. Sharon: Neurodivergent and ‘Too Much’ - How Internalized Shame Fuels Anxiety in ADHD Adults
More adults are naming the long-term emotional impact of masking, rejection sensitivity, and internalized shame. March’s Mental Health conversations often open space for deeper, identity-based reflection.
Connection Over Correction: Supporting ADHD Kids When Motivation Drops Mid-Winter
Parents notice motivation dips, power struggles, and emotional fatigue spike in February as novelty fades and demands stay high.
Dear Dr. Sharon: “I don’t have ADHD, but my partner does - how do I navigate romance, follow-through, and emotional connection?”
ADHD can shape relationship dynamics in subtle ways. Discover how couples can navigate romance, communication, and emotional balance when one partner has ADHD.
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.
New Year, New Habits, Same ADHD: How Families Can Build Lasting Change—Together
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.
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.
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.
