“My Extended Family Drives Me Crazy!” How to Guard & Protect Your Holiday Spirit

We have all said at least one white lie in our lives, but even with that being understood, we don’t want to encourage our kids to lie. So, what do you do when your child starts lying to you?It can be a hard thing to navigate when you catch your child in a lie. You may worry that this will become a habit, or even that it could take away from their character.

As a society, we often think about motherhood as this beautiful experience that we view through rose-colored glasses. However, despite the commercial idea of what motherhood is- there are a lot of things that moms don’t often discuss that go on behind the scenes.Yes, motherhood is a beautiful experience. But, I would barter that if men went through the same experience as women did-they would have a newfound appreciation for their wives.

Not available January 24? Don’t worry. Register now and we’ll send you the replay link to watch at your convenience.Most of us make New Year’s resolutions.

Teen drivers who have ADHD are more likely to encounter police at traffic stops than are their neurotypical peers. Studies have shown that young drivers with ADHD face an elevated risk for moving violation citations, and for serious traffic accidents.

Not available November 17? Don’t worry. Register here and we’ll send the replay link to watch at your convenience.In Part I of our conversation on eating disorders among teens and tweens, we talked about what defines an eating disorder, why girls with ADHD are at highest risk, and how caregivers and teachers can identify and address eating disorders in students.In Part II of our conversation, clinical psychologist Dena Cabrera and registered dietician Megan Kniskern will answer your questions about building healthy nutrition habits for teens with eating disorders.Topics of discussion will include:The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-days-a-year information and referral service.

At a family Christmas party with all his cousins, Noah*, 11, was working hard to regulate his emotions — a challenge at times due to his attention deficit disorder (ADHD), autism, and anxiety. As the children lined up to receive gifts, Noah’s grandfather sent him to the back of the line, then withheld the gift as punishment for his behavior.

By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive, and Energy Whisperer Did you know that everything is energy and has a frequency, including your emotions, thoughts, and beliefs? This is true! Are There High Frequency Words? In Dr. Yvonne Oswald’s book, ”Every Word Has Power” she speaks of the frequency and vibration of words […]

ADHD brings creativity, spontaneity, and generosity, which can enrich any season. During the holidays, it can also cause cards to go unmailed, or make you forget about that school potluck until your child asks what you’re bringing — just minutes before the event.We asked ADDitude readers how their symptoms show up during this time of year, and how they get through the holiday season with minimal burnout.

“Caring for your body, mind, and spirit is your greatest and grandest responsibility. It’s about listening to the needs of your soul and then honoring them.” ~Kristi Ling 

How is it that two parents of children killed in the Newtown, Connecticut, school massacre were able to turn their heartbreak into something positive by founding Sandy Hook Promise, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing gun violence? It’s difficult to imagine at a time of tragedy, but life-altering trauma can give way to meaning, spurring people to create enduring, beneficial outcomes for the greater good.This is what psychologists call post-traumatic growth (PTG) — positive psychological changes that occur as part of a healing process. Researchers discovered that people who experience profound difficulties are more likely to experience PTG than they are to face post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which often brings intense anxiety, sleeplessness, depression, or intrusive thoughts.After a traumatic situation, people need time to heal physically, mentally, and emotionally. The process of rebuilding changes how people perceive the world around them.

As parents, it’s safe to say that the vast majority of us want nothing more than for our kids to succeed in this life. While there are several ways to help your child to flourish and grow into their best selves, it’s important to figure out what motivates them toward their goals.As parents, we are our kid’s biggest supporters. You may assume that they know you are rooting for them, but it’s very important that you actively participate in helping your child to succeed.

As parents, we have so much influence over our children. The thing is- our words have power, and if we want our sons to grow into the best men they can possibly be, we have to choose our words carefully.There are so many phrases that have been used with boys for generations, and many of those phrases are inherently toxic.

across social media, started in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. Although she wasn’t a big spender, her story speaks to how debt can sneak into the lives of even those who earn good money.This creep ultimately caused her family to lose the ability to stay on top of their finances.“It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. “But the truth is that you really can’t.”At the time, Akpan had a good-paying job as a clinical researcher while her husband stayed home with their son.

across social media, started in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. Although she wasn’t a big spender, her story speaks to how debt can sneak into the lives of even those who earn good money.This creep ultimately caused her family to lose the ability to stay on top of their finances.“It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. “But the truth is that you really can’t.”At the time, Akpan had a good-paying job as a clinical researcher while her husband stayed home with their son.

It is never too late to start teaching your child the importance of good manners. Children are like sponges and can easily absorb what they are taught, as long as they learn it as children.While it may seem difficult to teach good manners, the best course of action is to model the behavior and encourage your children to follow suit. You can tell your kids all day long to have good manners, but the reality is, if you don’t, you are going to be in big trouble.

Q: “I need more emotional support from my husband during the holiday season. He’s so busy with his extended family that he forgets about my needs. What can I do?”Emotional support is a prerequisite to stressful social gatherings, especially ones where family conflict is expected.

There are approximately 424,000 currently in the foster care system currently. And each year, an additional 250,000 are placed into the foster system.Younger children typically are adopted into the system or fostered out much faster than teenagers. Unfortunately, many people assume they are going to be more challenging, which in turn causes many teenagers to be stuck without a home.

“Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” ~Jack Canfield

By Dr. Dolores Fazzino, DNP, RN, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Intuitive. The longest relationship you will have in your life is the one you have with yourself. What kind of relationship do you have with yourself? Are you kind to yourself? Do you nourish, respect, appreciate, and most importantly love yourself? Or do you do everything […]

Q: “My teens dread holiday gatherings because difficult family members of older generations will often misread their ADHD-related behaviors. I want nothing more than to bridge these generational differences and avoid family drama.

Do you feel your children with ADHD are understood and treated fairly by grandparents and other relatives at family gatherings? Of the 1,025 Instagram and Facebook users who answered this question from ADDitude, an overwhelming 89% said no. Here are some of those comments:“I have a close relative who doesn’t understand ADHD and, honestly, seems to nearly bully my child.

“What the caterpillar calls the end of the world, the master calls a butterfly.” ~Robert Bach

Worldwide, reports of mental health problems such as anxiety and depression have increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Raising little girls is a unique job, and much of how we handle our daughters and model for them is ultimately what they will pick up. When preparing your daughter for womanhood, it’s really important to keep that in mind.If we don’t model the right behavior for our daughters, we are setting them up for failure. When dealing with your daughter, try to remember the most important lessons that you have learned.