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.
Dear Dr. Sharon: Screen Breaks, Boundaries, and Brain Health — A Family Approach to Digital Well-Being
Feeling overwhelmed by screens at home? Learn how families can set healthy digital boundaries that support mental health, connection, and brain development.
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.
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