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Executive Functioning Across the Lifespan: How the Brain Develops, Adapts, and Sometimes Struggles
If you’ve ever wondered why some tasks feel effortless at one stage of life and overwhelming at another, you’re not alone. Executive functioning [your brain’s ability to plan, organise, regulate emotions, manage attention, solve problems, and adapt to change] shifts significantly across childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. These skills are not fixed; they develop gradually, strengthen with practice, and can be affected by stress, sleep, hormones, and health conditions. For
Dr. Susan McGarvie
Jan 310 min read


The ADHD–Anxiety Link: Why They Often Co-Occur and How to Treat Both
For many people who come to Neuromed Clinic, ADHD is only part of the story. Alongside inattention, restlessness, or emotional overwhelm, there is often another layer quietly shaping their daily life: anxiety. Whether it shows up as constant worry, a racing mind at night, fear of making mistakes, or difficulty coping with uncertainty, anxiety frequently walks hand-in-hand with ADHD. In fact, research suggests that 30–50% of people with ADHD also meet criteria for an anxiety d
Dr. Susan McGarvie
Dec 29, 20256 min read


Caring for Yourself While Caring for a Child with ADHD
Parenting is one of the most demanding and rewarding roles in life. When your child has Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), those demands often intensify. Between managing daily routines, supporting schoolwork, handling emotional ups and downs, and navigating professional [and unsolicited] guidance, it’s easy for your own well-being to get lost in the shuffle. Yet, caring for yourself is not selfish, it’s essential. Your ability to show up for your child, and the
Dr. Susan McGarvie
Dec 25, 20256 min read


Mindful Parenting in ADHD: A Calmer, More Connected Approach
Parenting is a journey filled with joy, growth, and inevitable challenges. When you’re raising a child with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , those challenges often feel magnified. The daily rhythms of life that includes school mornings, homework battles, bedtime routines and the like, can easily become sources of stress and conflict. It’s not unusual for parents to find themselves caught in cycles of frustration, guilt, and exhaustion. Mindful parenting offers a d
Dr. Susan McGarvie
Dec 23, 20256 min read
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