"The basic premise that children must learn about emotions is that all feelings are OK to have; however, only some reactions are OK." –Dan Siegel Earlier today, a mom called me regarding her son’s ...

Challenges with impulsivity and emotional regulation may present as aggression in children with ADHD. These behaviors can be challenging, but a mental health professional can help create an effective ...

Impulse control disorders (ICDs) are a class of psychiatric disorders characterized by difficulties controlling aggressive or antisocial impulses. Because they can involve physical violence, theft, or ...

Motherhood rarely goes as planned. For moms with ADHD, each day can feel like a race with no finish line, and impulse control makes the sprint even harder. Maybe you find yourself snapping when you ...

Dear Meghan: What do I do about a 4-year-old who immediately apologizes after doing something off-limits but repeats the behavior? Example: She knows she can’t pluck our neighbors’ flowers but will ...