Clothes Tree
One of my best friends had what he called a “clothes tree” when we were in high school. I thought that was brilliant. So I adopted it. The concept is that it provides a place to put clothes that have…
Matt Reid
Great source of ADHD science information!
I have always gotten emails (almost daily) from CHADD, ADDutude, NRC, etc. They are great resources for ADHDers and parents. But for me, they often cover topics that I’m already an expert in. However, I was recently added to a…
Most effective ways to manage ADHD
All the research shows that the best thing you can do to effect a positive outcome is medication therapy, provided it is consistent and effective. The second best thing you can do is engage in behavioral intervention. That would be…
Stimulant based insomnia
Too many doctors as unnecessarily afraid of dealing with stimulant based insomnia. It is actually one of the more manageable side effects. Most people on stimulant therapy have their sleep affected only by meds taken late in the day or…
Do you have ADHD all the time?
I know I do. Science tells me that you do to, that is to say, if you have ADHD, you have it all the time. I am consistently amazed at how many medical professionals I am aware of who don’t…
Use it!
As several of my clients are applying to and often getting into their first choice college I’m reminded of a “fun” thing that happened to me. I remember the pressure and the stress of getting the applications done. I succumbed…
Donation pick up & drop off
Two of my favorite resources to donate clothes, housewares, etc. are THEY COME TO YOUR HOUSE. IT’S AMAZING! The Vietnam Veterans of America: The Epilepsy Foundation of New England: http://donateclothes.epilepsynewengland.org/massachusetts?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=donate%2520clothes%2520ma&utm_campaign=donate%2520clothes%2520ma These are my two favorites because they are very…
My outside the box SAT prep strategy
I deal with lots of kids who are super stressed about the SATs and the ramifications. A lot of them take classes, endless practice test, read books, make flash cards, and generally drive themselves crazy. I’m not saying that some…
Race to nowhere’s local progress
I’ve seen it in Lexington, Mass., where parents and educators came together this year to read our book, Beyond Measure, and screen the companion film. Inspired, they’re taking town-wide action. One elementary school ended traditional homework and replaced it with nightly reading…
Article on Hypervigilant parenting
I think this article is a bit all over the place and I’m not totally on board with all the possible solutions or explanations, but it raises some very interesting points. Worth considering