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Polina is a contributor for Forbes, Today's Parent, HuffPost and more. 
She writes about parenting and neurodivergence.

ADHD Statistics in 2026: Global and US Trends Among Children

"We need to stop conceptualizing ADHD as a behavioral disorder characterized by disruptive or explosive tendencies.”
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AUGUST 14, 2026

ADHD and Motivation: Why It’s Hard to Get Started and What Helps

"One of the worst things to tell someone with ADHD: try harder."
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JUNE 2, 2026

How Growing up With ADHD Impacts Your Health

"Eating disorders are another risk factor, especially using food as an external regulation tool."
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MAY 13, 2026

25 Gifts for Teaching Kids about Self-Care and Mental Health

“There is no minimum amount someone has to struggle in order to deserve support.”
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MAY 13, 2026

How To Get Your ADHD Kid Up In The Morning

“Preparing the night before reduces the cognitive load on the brain and the processing demands.”
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FEBRUARY 9, 2026

Is Boredom Really Bad? Experts Shatter the Myth Parents Still Believe

“Boredom allows for the brain to create a pause, which is also what's missing in the age where kids are constantly stimulated.”
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JANUARY 15, 2026

5 Kids’ Books To Raise a Generation of Boys Who Respect Women

"[They] describe what happens when we fear that our ideas can be judged and what we can do to take on a challenge or take a chance on ourselves."
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DECEMBER 22, 2025

Push Toy Walkers: Support Balance And Early Steps

"[A sturdy wooden shopping cart] creates expansion of the play schema itself and fosters motor coordination, as well as planning and organizing of movements."
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OCTOBER 31, 2025

Airplane Toys For Toddlers: Fun and Imaginative Picks

"Parents should choose toys that are open-ended. One play idea should transform into another with ease."
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OCTOBER 31, 2025

Large Blocks For Toddlers: Building Skills Through Play

“You can discover what the child is thinking, how much effort they put into making sure their ideas work, and...how they start to handle disappointment.”
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OCTOBER 31, 2025

Kids Sports Toys: Encouraging Active Play And Skill-Building

“You learn to judge the space between yourself and the object and how much force is needed for you to push that item, pull it, or pick it up.”
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OCTOBER 31, 2025

The ADHD Diagnosis Debate: What Mental Health Experts Want Parents to Understand

"I had a parent say to me recently, 'I just want someone to tell me I'm not failing.' Parents also need to feel heard and validated."
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OCTOBER 11, 2025

Parents Of Autistic Children Say These Common Phrases Are Not Just Rude — They're Harmful

“People have a perception that autism falls into two categories: ‘high functioning’ or ‘low functioning.’”
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OCTOBER 1, 2025

When to Worry About Milestones: Developmental Red Flags From Pediatric Experts

"We are looking at the child’s interests and what they do…to show you those interests."
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

What Is Ambient Stress?
And How To Tackle It

"When your stress response is constantly activated by ambient stressors in the environment, your resilience to stress decreases over time."
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AUGUST 25, 2025

The 30 Best Gifts For 6-Year-Olds, From STEM Kits To Creative Toys

"Developmentally, at the age of 6, children are continuing to enhance their executive functioning and social-emotional skills."
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AUGUST 7, 2025

Too Smart for Their Own Good? Why Emotionally Intelligent Kids Struggle

"Emotional intelligence is also a skill that isn't about simply naming emotions."
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AUGUST 2, 2025

That’s how you create
lasting results

"I wonder what it would be like for the kitchen to have only 10 spices on the rack?"
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JUNE 19, 2025

What Kids Really Learn From Super Simple Songs

"When we have so much information coming in...our brain doesn't have the skill yet to filter [it], the easiest thing to do is drop it all."
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JUNE 26, 2025

These Parenting Styles Are Total Red Flags, According To Experts

"When you subscribe to a certain parenting style, it's as if the parent boxes themselves in."
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June 26, 2025

Longevity Experts Say That Mastering This One Skill Could Add Years to Your Life

“Language use, referred to as pragmatics, is the way in which we facilitate conversational interactions.”
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June 24, 2025

The 24 Best Toys For 3-Year-Olds, According To A Mom Of Toddler Twins

"Building materials can help with visual-spatial skills, motor planning, problem-solving and cognitive flexibility."
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JUNE 24, 2025

Pathological Demand Avoidance: A Guide for Parents

"The core issue isn’t simply demand avoidance. Instead, it’s the discomfort and dysregulation children feel."
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JUNE 16, 2025

Managing Communication in
High-Stress Situations

"Some autistic kids with a range of language skills have shut off the lights, saying good night, dark, or stars to let me know the day has reached its peak."
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June 1, 2025

How Technology And Trust Are Encouraging Independence Of Autistic Teenagers

"Physical and emotional safety, especially bullying, are top concerns. Many autistic teens misinterpret social cues."
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May 21, 2025

I have suspected ADHD, and a cordless vacuum actually helps me clean

"When it comes to cleaning, it's...about decision making, which quickly becomes decision fatigue for the ADHD brain."
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May 1, 2025

This Dad Gave a Great Response After Finding Out His Son Bullied a Peer

“Children are ever evolving and developing as they build on their inhibitory control, working memories, and cognitive flexibility."
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April 24, 2025

Smart Boundaries To Set
Before Your Child's First Sleepover

"Sometimes feeling uncomfortable is part of learning how to navigate tough situations. Start by listening to your child."
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April 23, 2025

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