When School Stress Becomes a Secret
Teens with ADHD often lie about schoolwork to avoid shame and stress. Here’s how to calm conflict, rebuild trust, and get real progress at home.
You Got Your Teen a Therapist. So Why Isn’t It Working?
Exhausted by school fights and missing assignments? Discover the 4 words that shift your teen’s motivation faster than nagging or consequences.
Parenting Through ADHD and Autism: My Son’s Inspiring Graduation Journey
Last Friday, I thought I’d wake up excited, ready to celebrate. Instead, I found myself sobbing uncontrollably before breakfast. It felt like I was standing at the finish line of an emotional marathon, trying to process everything it took to get there. My son, now 23, was graduating from post-secondary school with a diploma in […]
Transform Teen Outbursts into Calm, Productive Conversations
If you’ve ever tried to reason with your teen during an argument, you’ve probably noticed it doesn’t go as planned. Instead of calming down or listening to your wisdom and logic, they get more frustrated, or shut down. It feels like you’re speaking two different languages—and in a way, you are. Here’s the thing: the […]