Why do adults and children with ADHD or ADD have strong motivation and executive function for some tasks and never find the cognitive spark to do others?

Waking up can be difficult when you have ADHD and cause huge problems, such as being late for work. Here are 8 suggestions to help you wake up on time!

Adults with ADHD are bright, intelligent, sharp, smart, wise, good company and wickedly funny. So why do they feel stupid? Here are 8 reasons....

When things get stressful, ADDers retreat from life and...hibernate. If hibernation was a successful life strategy, I wouldn't be writing this!

People living with ADHD often report that they are ‘behind in life. Learn why ADHDers feel behind and what you can do to feel ahead!

Why do adults and children with ADHD or ADD have strong motivation and executive function for some tasks and never find the cognitive spark to do others?

What's the difference between Adderall and Concerta? Ritalin and Vyvanse? Strattera and Intuniv? All of these ADHD medications can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children and adults, but they vary widely in dosage, method of delivery, and duration of effects. Use this straightforward chart to learn the facts about stimulants and non-stimulants used to treat ADD.

I didn’t have a Borderline Personality Disorder, after all.

ADHD and numbing out often go hand-in-hand because we all crave an escape from the endless mental chatter, and the emotions produced by it.

(please note that this post includes affiliate links. Read my full disclosures here.) Reading aloud is a chance for families to connect meaningfully, despite the craziness of life. Studies have shown that it also increases our children’s academic success and instills in them the values […]

If you've ever loved a highly creative person, you know that it can seem like they live in their own little word at times.

ACE fact sheet on chronic illness and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) to inform your doctor on autoimmune disease & other effects of ACEs (suicide...)

Did you know that you have more than one brain? In recent years, scientists and researchers have discovered that the bacteria in our gut acts like a “little brain” that influences not only our gut health but also our cognitive health.

You're not imagining it — ADHD really is linked to more intense emotions. Use these strategies to understand the cause & get feelings under control.