5 Tips to Manage ADHD in Children
Children with ADHD also may struggle with low self-esteem, school anxiety, troubled relationships and poor performance in school. Symptoms sometimes lessen with age. However, some people never completely outgrow their ADHD symptoms. However, they can learn strategies to be successful. Read more >>
Treating and Dealing with ADHD
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, also known as ADHD, is a condition that often begins between ages 3 and 6, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. And it’s not just a childhood disease. ADHD may continue through the teenage years and Read more >>
How Daily Moments of Joy Can Help Long-Term Well-Being
An analysis released from scientists behind a research initiative called the BIG JOY Project finds that people who commit daily “micro-acts” of joy experience about a 25% increase in emotional well-being over the course of a week. Read more >>
The Impact of Gratitude on Mental Health
How does a focus on gratitude impact mental health? Research shows it can reduce stress and improve physical and mental health. Read more >>
Legendary country singer Tammy Wynette sang, “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman…” But you know what’s really hard? Being a middle school girl. Or a high school girl. Or even an elementary school girl. And being gifted or 2e Read more >>
How to Motivate and Engage Twice-Exceptional Learners
Gifted learners with a learning difference like ADHD are also referred to as twice exceptional or 2e. The founder of With Understanding Comes Calm, Julie Skolnick, MA, JD, offers tips for working with gifted learners with ADHD. Read more >>
Defining LGBTQ Terms and Concepts
This guide produced by the Annie E. Casey Foundation defines some common terms — and promotes the use of accurate, authentic and inclusive language — to better equip adults to support LGBTQ youth, serve as their advocates and help them Read more >>
If you have ADHD, you’ve probably been told to look for a job that will accommodate your ADHD weaknesses. Many people have found careers they love that are different than those said to be “right” for someone with ADHD. You’re Read more >>
Stress and anxiety can trigger vape cravings, and make it harder for you to quit for good. You may be tempted to reach for your vape when you have these feelings, but vaping is not an effective way to cope. Read more >>
10 Reasons Why Anxiety Sucks… the Life Out of Me
Anxiety sucks… literally. I don’t like the word “sucks,” and would rather use “stinks,” but sucks is more appropriate. I use “sucks” because anxiety literally sucks the life out of me sometimes. Read more >>
