If you have found yourself googling "ADHD task completion" at midnight after a frustrating day of parenting, you are not the only one! We’re sharing one simple tool that can make ADHD task completion easier by helping your child create a clear “future picture” of what they’re working toward. We’ll explain why this matters for the ADHD brain and how you can use it for everything from homework and chores to getting out the door. If you’re tired of giving 47 reminders just to get one task across the finish line, this is a strategy you’ll want to try.

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We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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Online ADHD Parent Course: Creating Calm

Use a Future Picture to Help Your Child Stay Focused and Motivated

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ADHD in girls is such an important and often overlooked topic. Today, we’re joined again by Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, who has spent his career researching ADHD in women and girls. We take a closer look at mental health in girls, and how shame and stigma can especially affect girls with ADHD. Dr. Hinshaw also shares practical ways parents can support their daughters and help them build confidence. Whether your daughter has ADHD or you’re just starting to wonder, this episode is full of helpful information and hope.

MEET DR. STEPHEN HINSHAW

Stephen P. Hinshaw is Distinguished Professor of Psychology at UC Berkeley and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC San Francisco. An internationally recognized expert on ADHD and neurodevelopment, his research focuses on longitudinal studies, clinical trials, and developmental pathways in girls and women. He is also a leading voice in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Dr. Hinshaw earned his A.B. from Harvard and his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from UCLA. He has authored more than 440 scientific publications and 11 books, including the award-winning memoir Another Kind of Madness. He has received numerous national and international honors for his contributions to psychology, child development, psychiatry, and ADHD research, and was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2021. His work has been featured by the New York Times, Washington Post, Today Show, CBS, PBS, and many popular podcasts.

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Episode #227 Transcript

Episode #153: Understanding ADHD in Girls with Psychologist Stephen Hinshaw

Dr. Hinshaw's Book - Straight Talk about ADHD in Girls: How to Help Your Daughter Thrive

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Free ADHD Parenting Guide

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Back-to-school with ADHD can feel like a LOT for kids and parents, especially when sleep schedules are off and everyone is adjusting to new routines. In this episode, we’re sharing three practical ways to make the transition easier. And because back-to-school rarely goes exactly as planned, we’re sharing plenty of our own personal stories and laughs from the first week of school in our own homes.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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Episode #226 Transcript

Online ADHD Parent Course: Creating Calm

Customizable routines to simplify mornings, evenings, and after school

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ADHD sibling conflict can leave parents feeling like they're constantly playing referee. In this episode, we explore why sibling conflict is so common in families with ADHD, the executive function skills that often fuel these arguments, and practical ways to reduce the fighting while helping your children build skills that last.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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Free ADHD Parenting Guide

Online ADHD Parent Course: Creating Calm

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One of the biggest fears parents have about ADHD medication is whether it could increase the risk of addiction later in life. In part 2 of our series on ADHD medication, we break down what decades of research actually show, why untreated ADHD carries its own risks, and what every parent should know before making medication decisions. If you've ever worried about stimulants and substance abuse for your child, this episode is for you.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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Episode 223 (part 1 of medication series)

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ADHD medication and brain development is a topic that raises a lot of big questions for parents. In part 1 of our medication series, we explore what the research says about whether stimulant medication may support healthy brain development in childhood, and what can happen when ADHD symptoms go unsupported over time. If you’ve ever wondered whether medication could help your child in ways that go beyond focus and school performance, this episode will give you a thoughtful, balanced place to start.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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ADHD and screen time can be one of the most challenging topics for families to navigate. In this episode, executive function coach Mike McLeod shares the signs that screens may be interfering with your child's independence, motivation, and executive function development. We also discuss how patterns of parent attention can unintentionally reinforce challenging behaviors and what families can do instead. Whether you're questioning your family's technology habits or looking for practical ways to support executive function skills, this episode offers a perspective that may challenge some of your assumptions.

MEET MIKE MCLEOD

Michael established GrowNOW ADHD in 2016, building upon his Internal Skills Executive Function Strengthening Model. With over 20 years of experience and a Master’s from Lehman College, his mission is to improve the quality of life for young people and families dealing with ADHD and executive function challenges. Mike is an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker, Professional Development Trainer, and has presented his model nationwide and internationally, specializing in ADHD, Executive Functioning, Social Executive Functioning, and Parent Coaching. He also co-hosts the ADHD Parenting Podcast and is the author of The Executive Function Playbook and The Executive Function Playbook In Action.

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Episode #222 Transcript

Episode #142: The Key to Executive Functioning: Internal Skills for Kids with ADHD with Mike McLeod

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Let’s talk about bedwetting and ADHD. Many parents worry that their child should have outgrown bedwetting by now, but nighttime accidents are often linked to factors beyond a child's control. In this episode, we unpack the strong connection between ADHD and bedwetting, explain why it happens, and when additional medical may be needed. We also share practical tools that can support success at home while protecting your child's confidence and self-esteem.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are Lori, Mallory, and Katie. Lori and Mallory are child psychologists, and Katie is a speech language pathologist. We’ve spent decades supporting thousands of families navigating ADHD. And we’re also moms: some of us raising kids with ADHD and some of us navigating it ourselves… which means we understand both the science and the real-life moments that don’t make it into textbooks.

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Episode #221 Transcript

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Bedwetting Alarm

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