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About Girls with ADHD

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- you guessed it - girls with ADHD

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  • Accurate up-to-date information about ADHD in girls.
  • Parenting tips and advice for girls with ADHD.
  • How to talk to your ADHD daughter.
  • Ways to advocate for your daughter with ADHD.

A powerful ADHD self-regulation tool is right outside your door

Shinrin-yoku, also called nature bathing or forest bathing, started in Japan in the 1980s. It’s accessible, free, and a highly effective ADHD self-regulation tool for your daughter. It doesn’t require a bathing suit—and it’s just outside. So what is it, exactly? Imagine:You’ve discovered a hidden path dappled with sunlight under a canopy of trees. Walking along the trail, you hear the

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Emotional Dysregulation in Kids with ADHD and Autism

Why Big Feelings Hit So Hard (and What We Can Do About It)

If you’ve got a kid with ADHD or autism, there’s a good chance you’ve seen what people sometimes call “ADHD rage” or emotional meltdowns. I’ve seen this with my twins, and in my own life growing up. It can seem like we’re being over the top. But it’s not about being dramatic or looking for attention. It’s emotional dysregulation in

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Parenting a Child with ADHD- Stories of Struggle, Strength, and Hope

Parenting a Child with ADHD: Stories of Struggle, Strength, and Hope

Parenting is never a one-size-fits-all journey, but parenting a child with ADHD can feel like assembling flat-pack furniture without the instructions—while the screws keep disappearing. Life becomes a whirlwind of challenges, constant adaptations, and, thankfully, moments of profound joy. Let’s dive into the experiences of families navigating this path to uncover the common threads of struggle and strength that define

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How Positive Reinforcement Makes behavior change in ADHD kids

When your daughter has ADHD, it’s easy to focus on what needs fixing. She’s not paying attention; she forgot to do her homework again, and you’re watching her meltdown for the third time today because her socks feel weird. You’re in a constant battle of “do this, not that,” but nothing seems to change. It’s just a negative and frustrating

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Why Punishing Your ADHD Daughter Backfires — And What to Do Instead

It’s 8 pm, and your daughter is sprawled on the floor, surrounded by books and toys. She hasn’t brushed her teeth or put on her pajamas. She knows she’s supposed to be getting ready for bed! But is your daughter being defiant, or is she distracted? Moments like this are where positive discipline ADHD strategies can make all the difference.

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ADHD Emotion Storms

ADHD Emotion Storms

Torsten Dederichs on Unsplash People streamed in and out of the brewery. The noise, the chaos, the volume of the crowd— it was sensory overload, the kind of environment that demanded you either dive in or retreat entirely. I was there for an acquaintance’s birthday party. Though I didn’t know her very well, I’d hoped to connect with her and maybe

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Why Is My ADHD Child So Emotional? Keys to Understanding and Managing Emotional Dysregulation

Why Is My ADHD Child So Emotional?

Keys to Understanding and Managing Emotional Dysregulation If you’ve ever wondered, “Why is my ADHD child so emotional?” you’re not alone. As both a parent and someone with ADHD, I know how intense these emotional ups and downs can be for the entire family. One moment, my daughter is laughing hysterically at a cat meme, and the next, she’s in tears because

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