ADD versus ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a common childhood diagnosis. In 2015–2016, about 10% of children and adolescents were diagnosed and treated for ADHD. The diagnosis is based on a collection of symptoms that are frequent and severe enough to impair a...

Homework Hell

Jeanette slumps on my couch while Collin sits on the office floor, building with Legos. Dark circles under her eyes swell a bit as she tears up, describing how she and Collin battled over homework for hours last night. She finally gave up in despair at around 11 pm....

Delight in Parenting

Katie’s Dad slumps in the recliner in my office while Katie builds a masterpiece with K’nex. “She is ruining our family,” he says angrily. Katie is about 8 years old and in treatment for anxiety and mood difficulties. I guide the conversation...

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