Raising a Girl with ADHD

Parenting resources to help girls with ADHD thrive—for ages 6 to 12

Parenting a girl with ADHD can be exhilarating, frustrating, perplexing, and also joyful! This guide helps you navigate her neurodiversity confidently, with a clear explanation of how ADHD presents in girls and strategies that can make it easier for your family to plan, communicate, and understand each other.

Evidence-based strategies—Use methods like mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy to help your daughter initiate and focus on tasks like homework, morning routines, and bedtime. Build your parenting toolbox—Learn effective techniques like using positive language, giving effective instructions, and offering support instead of discipline.Address specific issues—Understand and help manage symptoms of both inattentive and hyperactive ADHD types, like executive dysfunction, auditory processing issues, and anxiety. Celebrate what makes her unique—Find ways to nurture your daughter’s natural skills, creativity, and talents, and appreciate how she sees the world.

With a little guidance, you can help your daughter build confidence and live a happier and more productive life with ADHD.