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I’ll never forget the parent-teacher conference where my daughter’s teacher complimented us on how well behaved she was. Just a few weeks before, I had emailed the teacher to give her a heads-up about my daughter’s sensory needs and high (but often masked) anxiety. At the conference, the teacher made it seem like I was talking about a completely different child. What she didn’t know was how much effort it took just to get my child in the door. 

Your child often comes home from school and bursts into tears. Or starts yelling and slamming doors for no reason. As far as you know, nothing bad is happening at school. So where is this explosion of emotion coming from? 

Has taking a GLP-1 like Ozempic reduced your ADHD symptoms? Have you considered taking a GLP-1 for this benefit?

The idea for ADHD drug holidays was based on the premise that kids didn’t need to focus as much when they weren’t in school. Taking a break from medication would give them a break from possible side effects.

But experts are now questioning the benefits of medication vacations. Many don’t recommend them anymore, especially if the medication is working well with few side effects.

Have you tried medication vacations for your child? What were the pros and cons?

If your home has ever felt like it’s working against you, this one’s for you. Certified professional organizer Alison Lush joins the show to unpack the ADHD relationship to stuff. Learn what chronic disorganization actually means, why the Marie Kondo method can backfire, and how to build systems that work with your brain. We also get into the emotional weight of clutter, organizing as a couples issue, and why community might be the most underrated tool of all.