Recently released research by leading ADHD authority Russell A. Barkley, PhD, demonstrates the importance of treating ADHD to improve health and longevity. This is because, in part, ADHD is a disorder of executive function—the brain’s ability to organize, remember, and use information. Since the late 1970s, clinical researchers who were studying ADHD asserted that the…

You knew that treating ADHD symptoms was important but now we understand how important—choosing to treat ADHD can help you or your child to live longer, healthier lives. Treatment for ADHD, along with the related health risks it poses, has the possibility of adding an average of nine to 13 years to the lifespan of…

ADHD and School: A Toolkit for Parents Sometimes it can be hard to work with your child’s school to get accommodations or to resolve a problem when there has been an academic or behavioral issue. You might not know where to start or when to look for help. Our school toolkit is designed to help…

Is your goal this year to become more organized? Many people choose this as their New Year resolution. But what does that really mean, anyway? And what does being better organized look like when you have ADHD? “Everybody might need something different,” Holly Hitchcock Graff tells listeners during the Ask the Expert webcast, All In…

Many adults have memories of being spanked for behaviors related to ADHD, whether or not they had a diagnosis at the time. Spanking remains somewhat controversial among parents, but medical and parenting experts have long noted that the practice does more harm than good. It is an established fact that one cannot spank the ADHD…

Ask the Expert Highlight: Tips for Creating a Peaceful Household When Mom has ADHD Featuring Terry Matlen, ACSW Did you know that more than four million women in the United States have ADHD? Many of them are mothers, or are raising children. Almost all of them feel like they are struggling to “keep up” with…

Mothers and daughters: It’s a special relationship, but often a challenging one. When ADHD is part of the picture, there’s even more to think about, whether it’s the daughter who has ADHD or both mother and daughter who share the diagnosis. Clinical psychologist Ellen Littman, PhD, sees that mother-daughter combination very often in her practice.…

Next week is Christmas. The kids are home from school and you may have family visiting—or you’re planning a trip away. For many families, the next week represents one of the most stressful times of the year. This is made worse by holiday songs and commercials that tell us “it’s the most wonderful time of…

NRC Podcast: How to Manage Family Holiday Stress Featuring Psychologist Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA The holiday season can be overwhelming for anyone, but even more so if you have ADHD. Don’t despair! Dr. Ari Tuckman will help keep you from pulling out your hair. Spend just eight minutes with us and you will learn tips…

Question: In our extended family, we celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah. This year Hanukkah came at the beginning of December and Christmas at the end of the month—which means a lot of presents for our children and their cousins all month long! We’d like to simplify our holidays, partly because we see our children becoming…

When you think about self-care, what comes to mind? Is it something as basic as brushing your teeth twice a day? Or, do you imagine a special event–like a trip to a spa, complete with yoga, massage, and pedicure? It’s been said that self-care is really a form of parenting yourself when it comes to…