Communication
Mind Racing, Ears Lagging: Why Your Fast-Paced Thoughts Can Hijack Understanding
Every conversation we engage in highlights a fascinating cognitive phenomenon: our minds process information nearly four times faster than we can speak. This speed differential creates a unique challenge in human communication, particularly affecting those with ADHD, and shapes how we understand and respond to others.
Does the brain create reality?
Perception is not a reliable copy of the external world, but only part of it composed by external stimuli, while the rest is constructed by the brain.
Better Communication Skills Needed When You Have ADHD
Communication issues can cause extreme stress, leading to a breakdown of the relationship. This article covers ways for couples to communicate better with their mates and to help bring back or strengthen the relationship that attracted the two of you to each other in the first place.
The Best Way to Defuse Your Stress
How to recognize and deal with stress.
School Check Up
If you have not done so lately, it is time to make another appointment with your child’s school to check up on your child’s progress.
Online Anger Management Resources
VA Mental Health Services Anger is an emotion that everyone feels. It can range from mild irritation to rage. Different people experience different triggers. The most common triggers are stress, frustration, disappointment and annoyance. Everyone gets angry, but it becomes a problem when it happens too often and negatively affect daily life. To help those looking to manage … Read more
How to Politely Disagree, According to Science
How to Politely Disagree, According to Science by Michelle Kinder After an election that was glaringly short on tolerance and compassion, it’s clear we need a new kind of public conversation, where we learn to reach beyond the comforts of people who already think like us, to listen and talk in new ways. This … Read more
ADHD and Emotions: What You Need to Know
Many children with ADHD have issues with emotions. In this article you will learn why they have these issues and what to do.
How to Advocate in the Educational System
Suggestions for communicating with your child’s teachers and school administrators to ensure that your child gets the most out of his or her educational experience.