Mark Bertin's Blog, page 4

Resilience and Routines for Families During the Pandemic

How can we best keep ourselves and our children strong and healthy while housebound and living in a time of pandemic?

Teen Phone Use 101

Caring, supportive parents assume their teen will sort out how to use their new phone well—and then that phone seems to consume everything.

Joy and Gratitude in Difficult Times

A clear-sighted sense of appreciation and joy is not treacle; it’s part of staying strong and resilient.

Mindfulness, ADHD, and Emotion: A Natural and Practical Fit

A new study shows benefit to children as young as 7 years old with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) when they practice mindfulness, but not around attention.

Attention Deficit/“Goal-Getting” Disorder

By high school, the core impairments caused by ADHD often impact not only goal setting but “goal-getting” behaviors—including persistence, planning, and foresight.

The Gifted Child with ADHD

ADHD affects the ability to manage life – particularly when situations require sustained effort, consistency and planning. Because of that fact, grades are not the bottom line.

ADHD and Its Impact on Longevity

In a stunning keynote address at the 2018 International ADHD conference, Dr. Russell Barkley reframed ADHD as an under-acknowledged disorder of public health.

The Pivotal Role of Adults in Teen ADHD Care

Too often, 504 plans (academic supports) look good on paper, but don't take into account the fact that many teens with ADHD don't fully see how ADHD is impacting them.

See a Habit to Break a Habit

Simply paying attention, without expecting perfection, creates new options for parents. Without self-judgment, we can explore our tendencies and create opportunities for change.

All of Mindfulness in One Breath

Mindfulness is a marathon. The more we sit in meditation, the more we experience the benefits, which start to unfold with our first mindful breath.