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Navigating the rough waters of ADHD

By Stephen C. Schultz


It can be tempting to explain certain childhood behaviors as temporary or situational. High-stimulus environments, sugary foods, disrupted routines, and heightened excitement can all affect energy levels and emotional regulation. For some children, these factors may contribute to occasional restlessness or impulsivity.

However, for families raising a child with ADHD, the experience is far more complex and persistent. Parents often describe embarrassing moments in public, frequent calls from school, and daily struggles with frustration, arguing, and exhaustion. Many find themselves deep in research, navigating medical appointments, and weighing decisions about treatment and medication—all while trying to support their child with patience and understanding.

If you are new to the overwhelming world of parenting a child diagnosed with ADHD, I hope the information below feels helpful and encouraging. If you are a seasoned parent who has been walking this road for some time, I hope it affirms your commitment and the effort you continue to invest. Please feel free to share these resources with family members, friends, or caregivers who may also be navigating the rough waters of ADHD.


Helpful Resources on ADHD

  • ADHD and Addiction: What is the Risk?

  • ADD / ADHD and School: Helping Children and Teens with ADHD Succeed at School

  • ADHD and Learning Disabilities: School Help

  • College Assistance Guide for People with ADHD

  • The Best Software and Gadgets for ADHD Students

  • The Ultimate ADHD Apps Guide: 18 Apps to Make Managing Your ADHD Simpler

  • Strategies to Empower, Not Control, Kids Labeled ADD/ADHD

  • How Dogs Can Help People with ADD & ADHD

  • ADHD and Stress: Does One Cause the Other?

  • ADHD and Coexisting Conditions: ADHD, Sleep and Sleep Disorders


I’ve also written a personal reflection on this blog about my daughter’s struggle with seizures and our family’s intentional effort to resist defining her by a diagnosis. That article explores the importance of seeing the whole child and building resilience beyond labels.

A diagnosis is not a label. Building resilience!

You can read that post here on The Interpreted Rock.

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