When Everything Feels Like Too Much For children with anxiety and ADHD, a list of responsibilities can quickly feel overwhelming. ADHD can make it difficult to organize, prioritize, estimate how long something will take, and know where to start. Anxiety can add worry, fear of making mistakes, or the feeling that everything needs to be done right now. When these challenges happen together, a child may shut down, avoid tasks, become frustrated, or say, "I don't know where to

Understanding the signs, effects, and different presentations of ADHD is crucial to allowing us to better help our children. Moreover, these characteristics can differ between our boys and girls, making it important to understand these differences to adjust our expectations and support.

Children today are growing up in a world where technology is a part of everyday life. Phones, tablets, social media, online games, and group chats can be wonderful ways for children to connect with friends, express themselves, and have fun. But unfortunately, these same platforms can also become places where bullying happens. Unlike traditional bullying, cyberbullying does not necessarily stop when a child leaves school. A hurtful message, embarrassing picture, or mean commen

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children and adults. It is characterized by inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity. There are three presentations of ADHD: predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive-impulsive, and a combination of these two presentations. Those with ADHD may have difficulties communicating verbally about their emotions. Play offers an avenue for those with ADHD to express themselve

October is National Bullying Prevention month, highlighting a persistent problem in schools and communities across the country. Adults play an important part in creating a safe environment where kids and teenagers can openly communicate about experiences of being bullied or witnessing bullying happen to someone else.