No more school, no more books! You and your child might be looking at the coming summer vacation as a break from the structure and routine of the school year, but are you ready for summer activities and family outings? Medication Holiday? You, like many parents, may be considering a medication holiday for your child.…

Early this Sunday morning, we will move our clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time. When you have ADHD, the time change is more than just shifting an hour forward; it can affect sleep patterns and symptom management. The change in time affects when you go to sleep, which may already be difficult since…

Ask the Expert Highlight: Mindfulness, Stress, & Emotion Featuring Mark Bertin, MD Can mindfulness practices help reduce stress for people diagnosed with ADHD? Mark Bertin, MD, discusses this in the Ask the Expert Highlight. Mindfulness, he says, is becoming consciously aware of the moment and being present in that moment. It is accepting the moment…

How we measure success varies by person, but some things are valued by the majority of people: achieving our goals in life, having healthy relationships, and doing well in a career we enjoy. For adults affected by ADHD, these benchmarks can sometimes seem hard to achieve if symptoms derail our best efforts. The first step…

It’s one month until this year’s tax deadline. Are you ready? For many people affected by ADHD, managing the tax deadline and the challenges presented by ADHD symptoms can make this a crunch time. Difficulties with organization can mean that important papers are not in one place or easily gathered. Executive function challenges with time…

You’ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But did you know that it directly impacts your ability to maintain attention during the morning? Stimulant medications can suppress appetite for many people. With children, especially, this can make it hard to be sure they are getting enough nutrients and calories. There…

If you haven’t done your income taxes yet, good news—you get three extra days this year. Due to a local holiday in Washington, DC, federal income tax returns can be postmarked as late as April 18. For many people dealing with the symptoms of ADHD―difficulty getting organized, losing paperwork and sustaining attention―the added time could…

How can you best help your child affected by ADHD be successful? And what is the difference between supportive parenting and overparenting, often called “helicopter parenting?” When your child struggles with executive function challenges—remembering homework, gym shoes and being able to make good decisions about the present and future—it can become a challenge to straddle…

It is spring and golden pollen is floating on the breeze. As you may be reaching for that over-the-counter allergy medication, have you considered its possible interaction with your prescription medication for ADHD? Many medications can interact with one another. While over-the-counter medications are generally considered safe for occasional use, some allergy and cold medications,…

Your cellphone buzzes. It could be a phone call, a text, or an instant message. But is it worth the risk of checking your phone while you’re driving? Tuning the radio, talking with passengers, checking maps, and having friends or young children in the car can all be additional sources of distraction. For adult and…