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…

The holiday season is here, again. The big questions (“which traditions do we want to celebrate and continue?”) have been answered. It’s the little things that are snowballing that need to be addressed now. Such as cleaning the house. “There’s lots of stress around the holiday crunch, of course. And with ADHD, there may also…

Are you traveling for a family celebration this holiday season? Last December, a record 107.3 million people traveled during the holiday season, and this year will be just as busy on the roads and in the sky. Planning ahead can make the journey smoother and more enjoyable. Janette Patterson, MSW, calls it “organizing your toolbox,”…

Do you have weeks when it feels like you just got paid, but then you go to the ATM and your balance isn’t what you expected it to be? Or maybe you have your eye on a bigger-than-usual expenditure—a trip with your family, or a new car, or mattress—but you never seem able to save…

Ask the Expert December Doubleheader           Educator Edition: Managing Challenging Classroom Behaviors in Early Elementary Students Featuring Desiree W. Murray, PhD Tuesday, December 11, 2018 2 p.m. ET Do you have a student in your classroom who is acting out due to untreated ADHD? Are you looking for ways to help…