by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last Week: Understanding Rejection Sensitivity Last week, I introduced the concept of Rejection Sensitivity (RSD) and explored what it feels like when an ADHD brain interprets feedback or disconnection as deep personal rejection. If you missed that post, you can read...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Moment It Happens and What’s Underneath It You tell your child, “No, not right now,” and their whole body stiffens. Eyes well up. Then comes the storm: anger, shame, a slammed door, maybe tears on both sides. That’s ADHD rejection sensitivity. It’s not defiance,...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
Calm isn’t something you “achieve.” It’s something you return to — one rhythm at a time. If your mornings feel like a battle… You’re not alone.And you’re not broken. Most ADHD families wake up already behind.The socks are missing.The cereal is too crunchy.The...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Sep 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Myth We’ve All Been Told If you’re raising a child with ADHD, you’ve likely been told—by teachers, parenting books, or even well-meaning family—that “good parents keep a strong routine.” The idea is that if you just make a consistent plan, your mornings will run...
by Erica Neilson Mahoney | Aug 18, 2025 | Uncategorized
What your ADHD child might already be carrying into the school year This time of year, we focus on what goes in the school backpack — pencils, snacks, fidgets, emergency granola bars… you know the drill. But what about the emotional backpack your child is carrying?...
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