I remember arriving home after delivering my firstborn son. I sat on the couch gazing into his eyes and prayed that the years would last and last before he left home, committed to being a terrific parent. High hopes, great motivation, and passionate love were my driving forces. Fast-forward thirty-five years and three kids later.…

It’s February. The holidays are a distant memory; the weather is gray, and your local CVS is drowning in a sea of hearts and chocolates. So, of course, those New Year’s resolutions are going strong—right?!?! (She said with a mighty wink.) Of course not. Weeks have passed, the shine has worn off, life happened, and…

“Jimmy, please stop digging in the dirt,” said the coach. “Get in the ready position, and be prepared if the ball gets hit to you.” Does this sound familiar? For many kids with ADHD, staying focused during periods of inactivity or when they don’t have the ball can be challenging. This affects their performance and…

Can engaging in physical exercise be beneficial for adults in managing ADHD symptoms and mental health challenges? This research update reviews two studies that explored the effects of physical exercise for adults with ADHD. The first study examined how aerobic exercise and nonaerobic exercise affect attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Both types of exercise were shown…

Big social events or group gatherings can be intimidating, no matter your age. As an adult with ADHD, the impulse, or urge, to avoid uncomfortable gatherings can be high. But some of these events in your life are important! A friend’s wedding, a loved one’s graduation, or even a company dinner with your partner’s coworkers…

Thanks to the pioneering efforts of Lidia Zylowska, MD, an increasing number of adults with ADHD have successfully incorporated mindfulness practices into their day-to-day lives and are enjoying an improved quality of life as a result. Attention magazine first highlighted her work over ten years ago, when this column described her eight-session evidence-based mindfulness model…

“Tim, stop fiddling with that,” scolded Tiffany. “You are making too much noise and I can’t focus on the article I am reading.” Someone hearing this kind of statement might automatically assume Tim was a child with ADHD who was exhibiting symptoms of hyperactivity. However, the same scenario can easily occur for many men in…

High school graduates today have a multitude of choices for their next steps in life. For generations, college provided the best known path to a lucrative career. But things now are less clear. The “great pause” provided by the pandemic created an opportunity to reevaluate career, education, and, for many, this meant rethinking the value…

Do punishments have little to no effect on challenging behavior with your child? While parents are taught to use punishment to manage unwanted behavior, it doesn’t really work for kids with ADHD, and it’s not the best approach for any child. As with anything, if you want to change it, you must address why it’s…

Many cultures observe feasts and celebrate with gift exchanges toward the end of each year, and through the early days of the following year. In a tradition loosely translated as the “book flood,” families in Iceland exchange new books on the night before a major celebration. Then they enjoy quiet reading time together while sipping…

The Young Scientist Research Awards is an annual opportunity for pre-doctoral and post-doctoral ADHD researchers to both present and celebrate their accomplishments at the Annual International Conference on ADHD. This year, researchers from universities in seven states, as well as Canada and Malaysia, submitted detailed, high-quality applications exhibiting their participation and leadership in ADHD-centered research.…

2023 Lifetime Achievement Award Max Wiznitzer, MD Max Wiznitzer, MD, is a pediatric neurologist and interim chief of pediatric neurology in the neurologic institute at University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. He is a professor of pediatrics and neurology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Wiznitzer completed a…