Holiday small talk can feel exhausting, awkward, or surprisingly energizing for people with ADHD. This post explores why ADHD holiday small talk feels so hard and how to navigate social gatherings with more ease and self-awareness.

Thanksgiving is loud, emotional, cozy, overwhelming, and beautiful… sometimes all at once. If you love the connection but dread the chaos, this post is for you. A gentle, realistic guide to enjoying the holiday without pretending, over-performing, or burning yourself out.

Blurted something out and thought, Wait, did I just say that out loud? You’re not alone. Learn how ADHD shapes social awareness—and how a little humor and patience can go a long way in keeping connections strong.

Emotional regulation and executive function are connected brain processes that control focus, behavior, and self-management. Strengthening these skills helps children and adults manage emotions, improve organization, and build resilience.

While Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) is widely recognized among individuals with ADHD, autism, and executive dysfunction, its lesser-known counterpart—Recognition Responsive Euphoria (RRE)—offers an equally powerful emotional experience. RRE describes the heightened motivation and emotional uplift that follows positive recognition. Understanding RRE provides critical insight into the role of external validation in supporting neurodivergent individuals.

The blog describes PDA, linked to ADHD/ASD, highlighting resistance to demands over control loss.

Navigating the holiday season can be a challenge, especially for individuals with ADHD, where the impulse-driven nature of the condition may

The holiday season can be a source of joy and stress, especially for those with ADHD. This post offers strategies to simplify celebrations.

Discover how ADHDers a navigate Valentine's Day with ease, from mindful planning to alternative celebrations. Love is for everyone!

Executive functioning is like the brain’s management system — it helps us plan, organize, and follow through. For people with ADHD, this system doesn’t always run smoothly. In Part 1 of this series, we’ll unpack what executive functions actually are, how they connect to ADHD, and why “trying harder” isn’t the solution most people think it is.

Welcome to Turn the Paige — a blog devoted to understanding and empowering the ADHD unique mind. Here you’ll find expert insights, practical strategies, and relatable stories that help parents, educators, and individuals with ADHD build confidence, improve executive functioning, and embrace neurodiversity. Whether you’re seeking ADHD tips, advocacy guidance, or a sense of community, this is your space to learn, grow, and feel seen.