Next Step 4ADHD - ADHD Center

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of here at Next Step 4 ADHD!

12/24/2025

It's Christmas Eve!

Bedtime battles are tricky enough for a child with ADHD, but the added excitement of Christmas can make bedtime even harder.

However, with a little preparation, you can create a peaceful — and Christmasy — bedtime routine for your child.

https://nextstep4adhd.com/adhd-christmas-and-bedtime-routines-oh-my/

12/23/2025

The holiday season is often viewed as a time of joy, family, and togetherness. However, for those in the “sandwich generation”— adults caught between the responsibilities of childcare and caring for aging parents — this period can present unique challenges. The demands of managing the needs of a younger and older generation simultaneously can be particularly heightened during the festive season. It can be particularly challenging if you or your child have ADHD.

Read on as the Next Step team shares tips for navigating the holiday season when you’re caring for two generations.

The holiday season is often viewed as a time of joy, family, and togetherness. However, for those in the “sandwich generation”— adults caught between the responsibilities of childcare and caring for aging parents — this period can present unique challenges. The demands of managing the needs ...

12/23/2025

Organizing and planning can be challenging tasks for adults with ADHD — and those are two skills necessary to plan for Christmas.

Thankfully, executive function skills — which include planning and organization — are teachable skills. And that means holiday planning (including getting presents ready and planning a meal) is within your reach.

Here’s what you need to know:

Planning for Christmas with ADHD can be challenging. Use these tips to plan for a success.

12/02/2025

When your child has had a rough day—school trouble, sibling fights, emotional outbursts—it’s tempting to jump into lecture mode. But ADHD kids don’t learn well when they feel ashamed.

Here’s what they need instead:

What do kids with ADHD need after a bad day? Connection and empathy. Read on to learn more about supporting your child.

11/28/2025

ADHD isn’t just about attention—it also affects how kids experience criticism and rejection.

Many kids with ADHD deal with rejection sensitivity. A small correction can feel huge. A missed invitation can feel devastating. It’s not drama—it’s how their nervous system reacts.

Here’s how to help:

Many kids with ADHD deal with rejection sensitivity. A small correction can feel huge. A missed invitation can feel devastating. It’s not drama—it’s how their nervous system reacts.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Next Step 4 ADHD!

11/25/2025

Organizing and planning can be challenging tasks for adults with ADHD — and those are two skills necessary for planning a Thanksgiving dinner.

Thankfully, executive function skills — which include planning and organization — are teachable skills. And that means planning a successful Thanksgiving dinner is within your reach.

Here’s what you need to know:

Don't let ADHD keep you from planning the ultimate Thanksgiving. Use these time management and orgranization tips to make your event one to remember.

11/12/2025

ADHD isn’t just your child’s challenge—it could be yours too.
If your child has ADHD, there’s about a 50% chance you do as well. Recognizing it in yourself can make a world of difference in how you support them. 💙

➡️ Get a thorough evaluation with an expert who understands ADHD in both kids and adults: https://nextstep4adhd.com/contact/

10/23/2025

Many kids with ADHD struggle with something called time blindness. They don’t feel time passing the way others do—which means “10 more minutes” might feel like forever… or 10 seconds.

Learn more here:

What is time blindness and how can you help your child? Read on to learn three ways to help with time blindness.

10/13/2025

You might be praising your child often—saying things like “Good job!” or “You’re so smart!”—but it doesn’t seem to stick. That’s because vague praise often bounces right off ADHD brains. They need feedback that’s specific, effort-based, and connected to what they did, not just who they are.

So what does work? Find out here:

https://nextstep4adhd.com/why-praise-alone-doesnt-work-for-adhd-kids/

🌟 Want more ADHD parenting strategies? Check out Dr. Kristi Briscoe’s book, Raising a Thriving Child with ADHD, available now on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Thriving-Child-ADHD-Pediatrician-Moms-ebook/dp/B0FPDLPCP5

10/10/2025

Parents often ask, “Why won’t he just start his homework?” The truth is, ADHD brains struggle with what’s called task initiation—not because they’re being defiant, but because their brain gets overwhelmed before they begin.

Learn more on the blog:

https://nextstep4adhd.com/the-real-reason-your-child-doesnt-start-tasks/

🌟 Want more ADHD parenting strategies? Check out Dr. Kristi Briscoe’s book, Raising a Thriving Child with ADHD, available now on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Thriving-Child-ADHD-Pediatrician-Moms-ebook/dp/B0FPDLPCP5

By Dr. Kristi Briscoe, Pediatrician with Expertise in ADHD Hi, I’m Dr. Kristi Briscoe—a pediatrician and a mom who understands how hard everyday tasks can feel for kids with ADHD. Parents often ask, “Why won’t he just start his homework?” The truth is, ADHD brains struggle with what’s ca...