ADDITUDE MAGAZINE

Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging

Your Child Isn’t Defiant — His Skills Are Lagging

“If he could, he would.” Children with ADHD don’t always act rudely or awkwardly on purpose — sometimes, they simply lack the executive function skills to keep up with confusing social norms and fast-paced conversations. Here’s how parents can reframe these social challenges and better bolster weak skills.

How Tweens Can Trigger Mom’s ADHD Symptoms — and How to Keep Your Cool

How Tweens Can Trigger Mom’s ADHD Symptoms — and How to Keep Your Cool

Being a mom with ADHD is already a precarious balancing act. But add a tween’s hormone-fueled emotions and thirst for independence to the mix, and it may be harder than ever for Mom to manage her own symptoms. Take control of your child’s behaviors — and your ADHD — with these strategies.