Living well with ADHD, Anxiety, and Autistic Stress

Advice from our Maryland Therapists for LGBTQIA+ families, neurodiverse families, and YOU

Let Go of the Mom (or Dad) Guilt
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Let Go of the Mom (or Dad) Guilt

It happens to us all. We learn something new about ourselves or our child and our first thought is “I should have figured this out sooner.” This tendency to self-criticize can be amplified when children are diagnosed with ADHD, autism, or a learning difference that was previously unknown.

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Balancing Support and Independence with your Special Needs Child
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Balancing Support and Independence with your Special Needs Child

As soon as we become parents our news feeds fill with articles about how to get it right. We have terms like “helicopter parent” for those who seem to help too much and “free range parenting” to describe a more hands off approach. For parents of children with special needs, it can feel impossible to decipher the messages in these articles and apply them to our own families.

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The Gifts We Need the Most
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The Gifts We Need the Most

Gift giving season is upon us! At this time and throughout the year, we encourage families to think about what they would truly most like to give and receive. In addition to your holiday lists filled with toys and gadgets (those are fun too), consider asking for just one thing that would truly increase your happiness.

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When ADHD is Traveling with You (Planning Vacations with Your ADHD Child)
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When ADHD is Traveling with You (Planning Vacations with Your ADHD Child)

My middle schooler and I recently traveled through Alaska with a school group. This was the first time I brought my child on a trip I hadn’t planned myself, and it was a bit of a shock. Even as a child and family therapist who specializes in ADHD, I somehow neglected to think about the challenges that long hours of scheduled activities and daily packing/unpacking would bring.

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Supporting Your Child’s Independence: Summer Camp Edition
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Supporting Your Child’s Independence: Summer Camp Edition

You’ve already filled out the forms, paid the bill, and labeled their clothes. Now it’s time to get your children to their summer camps! Whether you’re racing to catch the camp bus, nurturing an anxious child through the transition to a new place, or helping your ADHD kiddo find that elusive other shoe, there’s added stress for parents this time of year.

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