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…

  NRC Podcast: Tips to Curb Your Holiday Impulse Shopping Featuring Ari Tuckman, PsyD, MBA Yikes! Did you just spend $500 on socks for Christmas gifts? Is spending money without thinking about it or without a budget your gift-giving habit? Do you have issues managing your holiday impulse shopping? Psychologist and author Ari Tuckman has…

We’re just past Thanksgiving and you’re starting to feel the stress of the holiday season—or you’re hoping to avoid it. It’s a busy time of year, and your ADHD can complicate planning your festive activities. So, how can you manage the holiday traditions and obligations while still managing your symptoms? We asked some ADHD experts…