Resilience isn't about never falling. It's about learning that you can get back up. Every parent wants their child to be resilient. We want children who can handle disappointment, recover from mistakes, cope when things don't go as planned, and keep going when something is difficult. We want them to have what I call The Bounce Factor.

Why does ADHD seem more common today? Explore how executive functioning, environment, attention, and modern demands shape the way ADHD shows up.

When a child argues about every instruction, refuses to start homework, procrastinates until the last possible minute, shuts down, or completely falls apart over something that seems small, it can be hard not to focus on the behavior.