JOMO: Joy of Missing Out
As we hear holiday songs of joy and cheer, it’s a great time to talk about the Joy of Missing Out: JOMO. This winter break don’t waste...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Dec 15, 2018
- 3 min
Genetics of ADHD
I have recently written What is ADHD? Why do some develop it? and What does brain imaging tell us about ADHD? Both of these help to show...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Dec 8, 2018
- 4 min
What does brain imaging tell us about ADHD?
We now are able to look at the brain in ways that show its development and function. Studies have shown that kids with ADHD have smaller...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Dec 1, 2018
- 3 min
What is ADHD? Why do some develop it?
ADHD was first recognized as a behavior problem, but now we know it’s a developmental disorder. Don’t worry though. Having a...
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kristen
- Nov 24, 2018
- 4 min
2018 International Conference on ADHD recap
I was excited to attend the 2018 International Conference on ADHD with a group of ADHDKC board members. I’ll try to recap some of the...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Nov 17, 2018
- 4 min
Learn to Learn
Studies consistently show that people who know how to learn and have grit are more successful than people who are smart but don’t have...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Nov 10, 2018
- 5 min
6 tips to de-stress
We all have stressful things happen, but what can we do about it? Learning to de-stress is possible. 1. Exercise You’ve heard that...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Nov 3, 2018
- 4 min
Change your perspective: Be Positive!
How often do you get stuck in negative thoughts? It can happen to any of us, but when it does, we stop being productive. Sometimes all it...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Oct 27, 2018
- 3 min
My medicine stops working too soon! What can I do?
Teens have long days. The most common medicines they use to manage ADHD symptoms last 8-12 hours. It isn’t surprising that stimulants...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Oct 21, 2018
- 3 min
Screen Time Limits
We all waste time on our screens. Companies pay to find ways to encourage people to use their sites. They use psychology to make you want...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Oct 13, 2018
- 5 min
SPIN Cycle
Dr. Ed Hallowell is a well known expert on ADHD. He often talks of the SPIN Cycle and how people must learn to harness energy from their...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Oct 6, 2018
- 6 min
Catastrophizing: When the sky is falling…
It’s not uncommon for us to automatically think the worst when something unexpected or negative happens. If you think life is one...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Sep 29, 2018
- 5 min
10 Secrets of Productivity
What can you do to be the most productive? Our top 10 secrets of productivity are found here! Make the most out of your time with these...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Sep 22, 2018
- 2 min
“Yet” A little word with big potential
We’ve all been frustrated when things get tough, but why do some people seem to trek on and succeed while others give up? They’re...
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Kristen Stuppy, MD
- Sep 16, 2018
- 6 min
Watch Out for Rejection Sensitivity
People with ADHD tend to have something unofficially called rejection sensitivity or rejection sensitive dysphoria. Watch out for this!...
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kristen
- Sep 8, 2018
- 6 min
How can you get better sleep?
We’ve all heard that sleep is important for our mental and physical health, yet it always seems we don’t get enough. Screens, homework,...
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kristen
- Sep 2, 2018
- 5 min
What happens when we’re sleep deprived?
Problems from sleep deprivation are seen everywhere. I hear parents say they need more and that their kids need more. Even teens often...
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kristen
- Aug 25, 2018
- 6 min
Why don’t teens get enough sleep?
Teens often do not get enough sleep. Most teens need 8.5-10 hours of sleep each night. Not 6 hours. Not even 8 hours. Most don’t get even...
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kristen
- Aug 18, 2018
- 5 min
How To Get A Growth Mindset
A growth mindset is correlated with success more than intelligence is predictive of success. So how do you get this growth mindset? Did...
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kristen
- Aug 11, 2018
- 2 min
Resilience: What is it and how can I get it?
Resilience is the ability to handle hardships in life. People who are resilient are more capable of handling adversity than people who...
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