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Even the healthiest relationships have their challenges. But when one of you has ADHD, such challenges can seem insurmountable. We asked individuals with ADHD to describe how they’re making it work with neurotypical partners. Here are their stories: Living life as an interabled couple Describing themselves on their website as… 

By Sarah Ludwig Rausch About two years ago, I essentially banned myself from Facebook because I totally lose track of time while I’m scrolling through. Every single time, and then I emerge an hour or two later, horrified when I see how much time I’ve just wasted. That’s how it… 

By Mary Fetzer Exercise is good for everyone, and emerging research suggests that exercise can have a particularly beneficial impact on the symptoms of ADHD. Studies found at PubMed Central, an archive of medical literature at the U.S. National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine, indicate that exercise reduces… 

When you have ADHD, you know how crazy-making it is sometimes not being able to get away from yourself? Between the daily deluge of distractions, a mind that’s always running at a full-on sprint, and the constant battle with time blindness, there are days when I’d love to unplug my… 

If you know or suspect that your child has ADHD, your family may be entitled to extra services from your school. These services can be outlined in either an individualized education plan (IEP) or a 504 plan. But there are important differences between these two plans that parents should know.… 

If your child has ADHD, a walk in the park or a kayaking trip can do more than just build muscle strength or resilience. A growing body of research is showing that being in the great outdoors provides a wide variety of benefits for ADHD children. Improved Concentration The ability… 

By Sarah Ludwig Rausch Pretty much everyone has heard of ADD, or as we now call it, ADHD. (That stands for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). And I think it’s safe to say that most of us have a preconceived idea about it. When you think of someone with ADHD, is the image… 

One of the most exciting things about a new year is the opportunity for positive change. If your child has ADHD, there are several resolutions you can implement as a family to make living with this condition a bit easier. Improve Sleep Hygiene Sleep is important for any child or… 

Holiday breaks and vacations are often filled with family time, well-deserved relaxation, and around-the-clock fun, but unfortunately, there comes a point when we need to return to the real world and our busy lives.  For many adults, the end of the holidays or a vacation can trigger stress, fear, and… 

Coping with the end of the year burnout This has been quite a year.  The end of the year is time to reflect and re-energize yourself as it’s the start of the next year, but often this can be overwhelming and exhausting. Burnout can be common at this time and… 

We all have our story of how we learned to understand our ADHD diagnosis, but what about those around us? Instead of being in our shoes and experiencing ADHD firsthand, our friends and families are looking at ADHD through a window and they may not understand its nuances and how…