A letter to the parent I used to be, and to every parent who is wondering right now. Dear younger me, I know you're tired. You've been to the parent-teacher conferences where they tell you your child is "on level." You've smiled and nodded while a quiet voice inside you whispered, but something isn't right. You've Googled things at midnight and then closed the tab, half-convinced you were overreacting. You weren't. It would take until high school for someone to finally put a

In my work as a Licensed Educational Psychologist, one question comes up more than almost any other. After parents share what their child is struggling with, such as difficulty focusing, staying organized, or managing big emotions, they often pause and ask, “Is this ADHD, anxiety, or both?” If you’ve ever found yourself puzzling over your child’s struggles with attention, organization, or emotional regulation, you’re not alone. When behaviors overlap, it can be hard to tell w

Our twice-exceptional (2e) journey of discovery: How our highly curious and extremely smart son could also have ADHD.