ADHD

The "ADHD" category offers insights, tools, and strategies to empower individuals with ADHD and their families. Explore topics like executive functioning, managing emotions, school and workplace accommodations, and evidence-based interventions. From parenting tips to personal success stories, this category provides practical advice and resources to help those with ADHD thrive in everyday life.

How to Boost Executive Function Skills at Home and School

Executive function is the brain’s self-management system. Kids aren’t lazy; they need coaching and better scaffolds. This how-to shows families and teachers practical tools that work: Plan–Do–Review, visual checklists, two-timer method, time mapping, calm toolkits, and smart chunking. Keep rigor, add supports, and measure process wins so motivation and independence grow.

Executive Functioning

Sophia Whitehouse

Nov 11, 20255 min read

The Psychology of Memory: Why We Remember Some Things and Forget Others

Your memory isn’t a perfect recording—it’s a dynamic, error-prone process shaped by emotion, attention, and meaning. Here’s what psychology reveals about how memory works.

Brain Development

Sophia Whitehouse

Jul 22, 20252 min read

How to Explain Executive Function to a Parent (Without Sounding Like a Robot)

Executive function sounds fancy—but it’s really just the brain’s version of a personal assistant. Here’s how to explain it without jargon overload.

Executive Functioning

Sophia Whitehouse

May 9, 20253 min read

Myths About ADHD That Need to Die Already

No, ADHD isn’t caused by bad parenting, sugar, or screen time. Let’s torch the myths and give this diagnosis the respect it deserves.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

May 7, 20252 min read

ADHD Case Study: From Chaos to Clarity

What does ADHD support actually look like? Follow one client’s journey from overwhelm to focus in this real-life ADHD case study Q&A.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Apr 24, 20252 min read

10 Strategies to Improve Focus and Boost Productivity 🧠✨

Struggling with focus? Here are 10 proven strategies to sharpen your concentration and boost productivity today! 💚✨ #FocusTips

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Apr 12, 20252 min read

Case Study: How We Helped a Child with ADHD Succeed in School

ADHD can feel like an uphill battle, but with the right strategies, kids can thrive. Here’s how one family turned challenges into success.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Apr 5, 20252 min read

Why Your Kid’s ADHD Isn’t the Problem—It’s the Homework Battles That Are

Your kid’s ADHD isn’t the real issue—it’s the nightly homework wars. Let’s explore strategies to turn those battles into breakthroughs.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Mar 28, 20253 min read

Quick Guide: What You Need to Know About Executive Functioning

Executive functioning: the brain’s version of a project manager. Here’s a quick, quirky guide to understanding why it matters.

Executive Functioning

Sophia Whitehouse

Mar 19, 20253 min read

Is ADHD Over-Medicated or Underdiagnosed?

ADHD: Over-medicated or underdiagnosed? Society can’t decide. Let’s break it down, debunk myths, and figure out what’s really going on.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Mar 17, 20253 min read

App Review: ADHD Management Tools for Teens

ADHD management apps for teens: Do they help or just drain your battery? Here’s the snarky, honest scoop on the top tools for chaos control.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Mar 10, 20253 min read

ADHD and Sleep: What Science Tells Us

Sleep and ADHD: a rivalry for the ages. Science says your brain’s chaos might be sabotaging your Zzz’s. Here’s how—and what to do about it.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Mar 3, 20254 min read

ADHD and Executive Dysfunction: A Success Story

ADHD meets executive dysfunction. Chaos ensues. But with help, one person found their path to success. Here’s their (relatable, funny) story

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 27, 20253 min read

Cheat Sheet: ADHD-Friendly Morning Routines for Kids

Tame morning chaos with ADHD-friendly routines that make getting ready (almost) painless for kids and parents. Yes, miracles do happen.

Parenting

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 24, 20252 min read

Book Review: The Explosive Child by Ross Greene

Explosive kids aren’t bad kids—they just need a new playbook. Ross Greene’s The Explosive Child delivers insights and humor to help parents

Parenting

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 21, 20253 min read

What If We Stopped Treating ADHD as a Disorder?

What if ADHD wasn’t a disorder but just a spicy way of thinking? Let’s rethink, reframe, and maybe even celebrate those ADHD superpowers.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 18, 20253 min read

How Pediatricians Approach ADHD Diagnoses

ADHD or just being a kid? Here’s how pediatricians play detective, decode symptoms, and cut through the chaos to diagnose ADHD.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 17, 20253 min read

ADHD vs. Autism: Understanding the Overlap

ADHD vs. Autism: What’s the difference, and where do they overlap? Decode the quirks, challenges, and surprising similarities in this guide.

ADHD

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 12, 20253 min read

Solving Homework Battles: Strategies for Every Age

Homework battles got you down? From preschoolers to teens, we’ve got strategies to end the drama and maybe save your sanity.

Academics

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 11, 20253 min read

What Does “Executive Dysfunction” Actually Mean?

Ever felt like your brain's CEO is on a coffee break? Dive into what executive dysfunction really means and how to tackle it head-on.

Executive Functioning

Sophia Whitehouse

Feb 1, 20252 min read