The Amazing ADHD Child — Allowing Them to Be Themselves
Parent Coach Peggy Gomula writes about the power of letting children with ADHD be themselves. Read her perspective as the mother of three daughters with ADHD.
Gene Editing and ADHD — A Mother's Perspective
Hallowell Todaro Center Co-Fouder Lesley Todaro shares her thoughts on the potential to someday edit out ADHD-causing genes. She reflects on the gifts we may miss in the quest to erase ADHD completely.
Talking With Kids: How to Avoid One-Word Answers
On most days I would pick up my children from school and ask, “How was your day?” I usually got a one-word answer. And then I discovered the value of asking a more open question like, “Tell me the best part of your day.” And when I did that the words spilled out!
Summer Plans? Cool Camps for Kids and Teens with ADHD
Summer camps are a great way to add structure to the shapeless summer months without subjecting your child to anything too stuffy or “school-like.” Here’s a list of camps, both local and further afield, that we think kids with ADHD will love.
Meet Our Team - Stacie Frank
This month, we’re featuring Stacie Frank as part of our ‘Meet Our Team’ series. Learn more about Stacie’s background, who/what inspires her, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
Chimpanzees, Parenting, and Fun
Parent Coach Peggy Gomula shares an important reminder to parents: having children should be FUN! Read her insight into why this is important to keep in mind despite the inevitable challenges of parenting.
Meet Our Team - Jenny Chiang
This month, we’re featuring Jenny Chiang as part of our ‘Meet Our Team’ series. Learn more about Jenny’s background, who/what inspires her, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
Finding Calm in the Midst of a Meltdown
A common concern we often hear from parents is that they, too, have a hard time getting calm when their child has escalated. Here are four simple strategies to practice and add to your parent survival basket to help YOU find calm in the midst of your child’s meltdowns.
In Love and Relationships, Go Beyond the 'Golden Rule'
What do we do when the way we express love doesn’t feel like it’s enough? When the Golden Rule doesn’t work for you, the first thing to recognize is that it just means the other person is an individual with their own needs and desires.
Why Move Your Body? Do It For Your Brain
Our Intern Kelsey explains how exercise benefits not just the body, but also the brain. She describes how this is particularly true for adults and children with ADHD. Read about the science and get inspired!
Meet Our Team - Dr. Polo DeCano
This month, we’re featuring Dr. Polo DeCano as part of our ‘Meet Our Team’ series. Learn more about Polo’s background, who/what inspires him, and what he enjoys doing in his free time.
ADHD, Parenting and Patience
In her latest blog post, Parent Coach Peggy Gomula discusses how difficult it can be to remain patient while parenting a child with ADHD, and why it’s important to forgive yourself for past mistakes.
Be Kind To Yourself: Self-Nurturing Activities for the New Year
We parents MUST remember to care for ourselves in order to best care for our children. Practicing self-nurture regularly is our best defense against common parenting crises, and it builds up reserves for the bigger parenting emergencies.
Surviving the Holiday Chaos: Best of the Web
The holidays can feel chaotic, claustrophobic, and just downright crazy. Here are some of our favorite articles and videos from around the web offering tips and tricks for staying happy and healthy during the holidays.
Meet Our Team - Jovana Radovic Wood
This month, we’re featuring Therapist Jovana Radovic Wood as part of our ‘Meet Our Team’ series. Learn more about Jovana’s background, what inspired her to become a therapist, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
ADHD Students, Don't Let the SAT Intimidate You
The SAT and ACT are an unavoidable step along the path to college. Andy Williamson, founder of Hampton Tutors, discusses how those with ADHD and other special educational needs should approach these tests by drawing on their strengths.
Meet Our Team - Peggy Gomula
This month, we’re featuring Parent Coach Peggy Gomula as part of our ‘Meet Our Team’ series. Learn more about Peggy’s background, what inspired her to become a parent coach, and what she enjoys doing in her free time.
ADHD is a disorder? Not in our family!
Parent Coach Peggy Gomula shares her experience living in a family affected by ADHD. Discover why, in her family, ADHD has never been considered a disability, but rather an often positive source of energy and creativity.
"It's Just Not Fair" — Supporting Non-ADHD Siblings
In honor of #ADHDAwarenessMonth, we’re exploring a topic that is often overlooked when it comes to ADHD support: the perspective of non-ADHD siblings. In this blog post, Clinical Director Lesley Todaro shares what works and what doesn’t.