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When Your Pre-Teen Stops Taking ADHD Medication: What Should You Do?

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ADHD affects millions of children and families, shaping everything from school performance to self-esteem. Medication can be a valuable tool, but it’s not the only answer—and it’s not uncommon for pre-teens to resist taking it, especially as they seek more independence. Understanding why your child may be refusing medication, and knowing how to address the emotional and behavioral challenges that arise, is crucial for their well-being—especially during the turbulent pre-teen years. By exploring alternative strategies and maintaining open communication, you’ll be better equipped to support your child’s needs while reducing family stress.

10 Tonight Strategies to Improve Sleep with ADHD

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This article offers you practical, evidence-based strategies combining sleep hygiene and bedtime meditation to calm your mind and body tonight. You’ll learn how to create a bedtime routine, manage overstimulation, and use meditation techniques specifically tailored to ADHD challenges. Why does this matter? Poor sleep amplifies focus issues, mood instability, and daily functioning problems—symptoms you already navigate with ADHD. Drawing from expert insights, including those from Harold Meyer of the ADD Resource Center and meditation expert Megan Monahan, you’ll find actionable tips to transform your nights. Whether you’re a caregiver or educator, these strategies can make an immediate difference in quality of life.

ADHD Sleep Struggles? How Meditation Can Transform Your Nights

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Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center 07/18/2025 Executive Summary If you have ADHD and find yourself tossing and turning at bedtime, you’re not alone. Racing thoughts, hyperactivity, and restless energy can make sleep feel impossible. The good news? Meditation before sleep can be a powerful tool to calm your mind and improve your … Read more

Beat the Blanket Paralysis: Morning Hacks for ADHD Brains

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Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center                             05/13/2025  Executive Summary Morning routines present unique challenges for individuals with ADHD. This article explores evidence-based strategies to transform chaotic mornings into structured, manageable experiences. By implementing targeted approaches that work with—rather than against—ADHD brain functioning, you can establish sustainable morning habits that reduce stress and set a positive … Read more

How to Change Your Circadian Rhythm Effortlessly

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Navigating the complex landscape of our internal clock, or circadian rhythm, is a fundamental yet challenging endeavor for many, especially in a world of ADHD. This rhythm, dictating not only when we feel ready for sleep but also our appetite, mood, and overall health, can fall out of sync due to various factors such as stress, travel, and extended exposure to artificial light.

‘Why can’t I sleep?!’

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A good night’s rest does more than energize you—sleep can affect your mood, keep your heart healthy, and help you feel better when you’re sick. About 1 in 3 adults in the United States say they don’t get enough sleep.

Peer-reviewed evidence of a correlation between sleep disorders and ADHD.

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Is there a peer-reviewed correlation between sleep disorders and ADHD? Harold Robert Meyer 10/02/2023       addrc.org  haroldmeyer@addrc.org There is peer-reviewed evidence of a correlation between sleep disorders and ADHD. A meta-analysis published in Sleep Medicine looked at 24 different studies on sleep problems in children with ADHD. It found sleep issues are significantly more common in … Read more

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