ADHD in Adults: What to Know

Adult ADHD ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is one of childhood’s most common neurodevelopmental disorders, affecting nearly 11% of US children between the ages of 2 and 17. Symptoms of ADHD tend to improve with age because many kids become better at self-regulating as they get older. But contrary to popular belief, ADHD doesn’t go away when a person becomes an adult; in fact, ADHD is considered a lifelong condition, with many individuals actually receiving a first diagnosis well into...

Improve Your Attention Span: 8 Strategies to Stay Focused

It’s 9:00 am on a Monday, and you’re ready to start the week. You’ve written a to-do list, brewed yourself a nice cup of coffee, and turned on the computer. And then, your mind starts to wander: “Did I feed the cat?” “Should I get takeout or eat in tonight?” “Is it true that plants can communicate with each other?” Why is it so hard to stay on task and stay focused, especially when you have to do something boring,...

ADHD Parenting Tips for Symptom & Behavior Management

Raising kids is never easy. Whether you have one child or four, no one really goes into parenting knowing how to handle everything life throws at them. And this is especially true when you have a child with ADHD. For many parents, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), makes it almost impossible to employ traditional parenting methods. Depending on the type and severity of your child’s ADHD, it can be hard — and sometimes incredibly frustrating — to find useful ways...