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ADHD in Girls and Women: The Hidden Impact of Hormones
AcademicAlly, LLC: April, 2026 There’s something many girls and women with ADHD experience but find it difficult to explain: some days feel easy and manageable. They plan their day and follow through, no problem. Other days these very same tasks feel impossible, almost like hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro. And what’s frequently the first thing that runs through their minds? “What is wrong with…
Marching to the Beat of Your Own Drum: Embracing ADHD Strengths with Balance
AcademicAlly, LLC: March, 2026 As we step into March, the season of renewal and growth, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the rhythm of our lives. For those with ADHD, this rhythm often doesn’t follow the conventional beat. Instead, it dances to a unique tempo—sometimes syncopated, sometimes spontaneous, but always authentic. Embracing this individuality can be empowering, but it’s also essential to recognize when the tempo needs adjusting for harmony in…
Loving Yourself (and Others) with ADHD: Practical Compassion in for Every Day
AcademicAlly, LLC: February, 2026 Valentine’s Day invites us to reflect on love — not just the romantic kind, but the deeper love we show ourselves and the people closest to us. For those living with ADHD, love can feel complicated. Some days are filled with a consistent flow of empathy and creativity; other days are tangled with self-criticism, guilt, or misunderstandings…
New Year, New You: ADHD Strategies for Every Stage of Life
AcademicAlly, LLC: January, 2026 The new year always brings a sense of renewal, and hope. Under the best of circumstances, sticking to your resolutions is challenging at times, but for people with ADHD, these pledges can feel overwhelming or short-lived. That’s not to suggest that meaningful change is out of reach—rather, the approach needs to be intentional and tailored. ADHD shows up differently across life stages, roles, and…
Hannah’s Hacks: My Gifts to You
AcademicAlly, LLC: December, 2025 It’s the season for giving, and images of wrapped boxes dressed up with bows often come to mind this time of year, some of the most meaningful gifts are those that make life easier. Gifts come in all shapes, sizes, and purposes: practicality, sentimentality, experiential, or supportive. They can serve a…
N-Sight November: Seeing ADHD From the Inside Out (image: the word “insight”)
AcademicAlly, LLC: November 2025 Living with ADHD doesn’t mean you are “not trying hard enough.” Sometimes, the challenges just come down to how your brain is wired and understanding why gives you the power to intervene strategically. We have deemed this month N-Sight November, a month dedicated to exploring unforeseen obstacles and exposing lesser-known strategies…
The Scary Mistakes Parents Make (With the Best of Intentions) When Supporting Their ADHD
AcademicAlly, LLC: October 8, 2025 The Scary Mistakes Parents Make (With the Best Intentions) When Supporting Their ADHD Students Parents of kids with ADHD care deeply. They stay up late, burning the midnight oil to help with homework, organize backpacks, and remind (nag) about every deadline. The intention is pure: “I just want my child…
Back to School Back to Work: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Success
AcademicAlly, LLC: September 8, 2025 Back to School, Back to Work: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Success Introduction: A Season of Fresh Starts Back-to-school and back-to-work season can bring excitement, there are new, crisp notebooks to be filled with new information: cool planners and organizational apps to track tasks and events; updated backpacks to schlep it all…
Understanding ‘Chatter’: How to Turn Your Inner Critic Into Your Biggest Ally
AcademicAlly, LLC: May 1, 2025 We have all heard the noise, that squeaking, fingernails-on-the-chalkboard, knife-scraping-the-plate, ear-piercing ambient sound of doubt and anxiety that hits us when we are at our most vulnerable. Dr. Mitch Greene, a local sports psychologist in suburban Philadelphia, calls this clamor “chatter”. In his book, Courage Over Confidence, Mitch discusses how…
AI for ADHD Students: The Good, The Bad, and How to Use It Right
AcademicAlly, LLC: April 1, 2025 Introduction Imagine having a super-powered assistant who never gets tired, doesn’t judge you for procrastinating, and can help you brainstorm an essay at 2 AM. Sounds like a dream come true, right? Well, that’s AI in a nutshell. For students with ADHD, AI can be a game-changer, offering tools that…