You probably know what needs to be done better than anyone around you. You’ve likely researched extensively, gathered advice from multiple sources, and developed deep insight into your challenges. The problem isn’t lack of knowledge—it’s that this struggle stems from neurological differences, not personal failings.
If you’ve tried every parenting book on the shelf and your ADHD child still struggles, you’re not failing—the advice is. Traditional parenting strategies were designed for neurotypical brains and often backfire with ADHD kids, making behaviors worse instead of better. This article explains why common techniques like “just try harder,” strict consequences, and rewards charts frequently fail children with ADHD. You’ll discover the neurological reasons behind these failures and learn what actually works when parenting a child with an ADHD brain.
Harold Robert Meyer | The ADD Resource Center Reviewed 08/16/2025 Published 08/18/2025Listen to understand, rather than to reply. Executive Summary If you’re living with ADHD, you’ve probably promised yourself countless times that you’ll start exercising “tomorrow.” The gap between intention and action can feel insurmountable when executive dysfunction meets the complexity of workout planning. This article provides … Read more
Harold Robert Meyer and The ADD Resource Center 04/22/2025 Executive Summary Decision fatigue affects everyone, but for individuals with ADHD, the cognitive burden of choice can be particularly debilitating. Your executive function—already taxed by ADHD—faces additional strain with each decision throughout your day. This article examines why decision-making is more challenging with ADHD, explores evidence-based strategies to … Read more