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UCalgary study aims to use genetic testing to predict response to ADHD medication

UCalgary study aims to use genetic testing to predict response to ADHD medication One Child Every Child Graduate awards support a new generation of child health and wellness researchers, such as Sam Siu

How ADHD causes Anxiety and How anxiety masks ADHD

How ADHD causes anxiety:
Constant worry about missing details
Fear of negative outcomes
Executive function pressure

How anxiety masks ADHD
Overcompensation through perfectionism
Internal restlessness hidden by worry
Anxiety taking the spotlight in assessments

It is okay to have days when everything feels overwhelming.

Your “Defiant” Kid Isn’t Broken—They’re Trying to Connect

In a deeply validating conversation on the Good Inside podcast, Dr. Becky Kennedy and Dr. Gabor Maté dismantle common parenting labels like Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and reframe “acting out” as exactly what it is: a cry for help from a child who feels unseen, overwhelmed, or disconnected.

Your “Defiant” Kid Isn’t Broken—They’re Trying to Connect Why acting out is a cry for help, not a diagnosis If your child has ever been labeled as “oppositional,” “defiant,” or “difficult,” you're not alone—and neither is your kid.

Hurry Sickness and ADHD: How toxic productivity leads to neurodivergent burnout

Hurry Sickness and ADHD: How Toxic Productivity Leads to Neurodivergent Burnout “I don't know how to relax. If I'm not doing one of the tasks on my to-do list, then I'm scrolling to escape the feelings of being overwhelmed by all the things that need doing and how lazy and guilty I feel for not doing them.” —Vikki, Canada

High-functioning ADHD in kids doesn’t always look like ADHD. These 7 subtle signs often go unnoticed — but they matter. 💡 If your child is struggling, you’re not alone. Visit www.takeflightcoaching.ca to learn how personalized ADHD coaching can help your family thrive.