Recent studies from the American Psychological Association reveal that 73% of young adults report significant stress from parental expectations. They’re navigating a rapidly changing world while carrying expectations shaped by their parents’ more traditional experiences.”
Learning about your child’s ADHD diagnosis can stir up mixed emotions. You might feel relieved to have answers yet uncertain about the future. This marks the start of a trip that needs understanding, patience, and proper support systems for you and your child.
Reclaiming the parental role from a child involves re-establishing boundaries, roles, and responsibilities within the family dynamic.
This essay explores the journey from this state of haphazard thinking to a more intentional, results-oriented approach, offering insights and strategies particularly tailored for individuals with ADHD.
Loneliness is a common experience that can be felt by anyone, regardless of age, gender, or background. It is a subjective feeling of isolation or disconnection from others and can be caused by a variety of factors, including social, psychological, and environmental factors
Can teens with ADHD tell when they are on medication?
A program that combines computer-based and driving simulator training may reduce the proportion of crashes and near crashes among teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Identifying factors that buffer some youth with ADHD from negative developmental outcomes is important as it could inform efforts to minimize the negative long-term effects of ADHD.
The transition to college is challenging for many students and can be especially difficult for those with ADHD. Many who have relied on parents to help them with organization and time management struggle when this help is less available.
Compared to what they were used to in high school, life for most college students is less structured and there are often large gaps between when class assignments are due. Many classes have no attendance policy and it is solely up to students to get themselves consistently to class. Read More…
Complicated relationships often arise between ADHD-diagnosed fathers and teenagers. Six different strategies can help fathers learn to resolve conflicts with their ADHD teenagers.