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By Sophia Auld Returning to school after summer break can mean saying goodbye to relaxing days and hello to stricter routines. The school year also brings a range of additional tasks, like making lunches, coordinating family schedules and helping with homework. However, this doesn’t have to mean a load of… 

School supplies, uniforms, new schedules and routines — the start of the school year can be a whirlwind of shopping, planning and daily organizing. Summer can also be a good time for something else: for parents to consider getting a child assessed for possible ADHD. They should especially consider an… 

Stimulants medications are typically a mental health provider’s first choice of treatment for ADHD. Examples of stimulants are Adderall, Ritalin, Vyvanse and Concerta. But for some people, stimulants aren’t the best option. In these cases, non-stimulant medications can be a good alternative for treating ADHD. Types of Non-Stimulants There are… 

“Are we there yet?” and “I’m bored!” are probably the top two complaints parents hear in the summertime — especially from kids who may struggle with ADHD. And there’s nothing like a long road trip or delayed flight to bring those infamous phrases out — and on repeat. Since your… 

Do you go to therapy to better manage your ADHD or another condition? During therapy, you probably share details about your thoughts, experiences, hopes and failures. Sometimes, unpacking so much personal information may make you feel that you’ve overshared with your therapist. Fortunately, it isn’t possible to reveal too much.… 

Life transitions are hard for many people. Going to a new school, moving out of your parents’ house, or getting your first job can all cause stress. However, for those living with ADHD, these events can be especially difficult. “I think of this as a balance between the environmental demands… 

Ah, summer. Time for relaxing by the pool, hitting the beach and eating ice cream for every meal. Unless you’re a parent. Then it looks more like keeping the kids from saying “I’m bored!” every five minutes and asking to have ice cream for every meal. Parents: If the summer… 

If packing and passports isn’t your family’s thing, there are plenty of places within reach for making summer memories. Check out these ideas for day or weekend trips that don’t require hours in the car or on a plane: The beach If you’re on the coast or not too far… 

Sit still! Stop moving! Don’t touch! Anyone who spends time with kids who have ADHD has either said these words or heard them often. Fidget toys can help in a variety of ways: When it’s hard to focus on a task — anything from completing homework to watching a movie… 

With ADHD, meal planning can be challenging. It involves organization, budgeting, list-making and staying on task — the very things that people with ADHD struggle with every day. Here, you’ll find four clever ways to ease the stresses involved with getting dinner on the table. 1. A well-stocked pantry means… 

ADHD is often thought of as a condition that children eventually outgrow. However, many kids may continue to show ADHD symptoms as they age and into adulthood. In fact, 60% of kids with ADHD still have symptoms as adults, according to a longitudinal study by the National Institute of Mental…