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Rebuilding Bridges: Restoring Trust When ADHD is in the Mix
" ADHD isn’t just a childhood condition. It often follows individuals into adulthood, quietly affecting emotional regulation, communication, memory, and follow-through. ...Rebuilding trust is not about “fixing” your partner. It’s about building mutual understanding, emotional safety, and grace for one another."
Kimberly Nocente
35 minutes ago3 min read


Finding Calm in the Chaos: Mindfulness for ADHD Families
"Mindfulness and self-compassion aren’t just wellness tools. They are anchors for your family, helping you move from chaos to connection."
Kimberly Nocente
Sep 304 min read


Strength, Not Shame: Breaking the Stigma Around ADHD in Our Communities
"Let’s normalize ADHD in our communities by speaking openly, seeking knowledge, and walking in love. When we drop the shame and pick up the tools, we build a path forward not just for our children, but for generations to come."
Kimberly Nocente
Sep 264 min read


More Than a Label: Rebuilding Confidence in Kids with ADHD
"It's not about laziness; it's about a brain that is wired to process information differently."
Kimberly Nocente
Sep 123 min read


The Hidden Link: ADHD and Addiction Risk in Kids and Teens
"It's often about pain, dysregulation, and the search for relief....Your response as a caregiver matters more than you realize!"
Kimberly Nocente
Sep 53 min read


When Your Child Feels “Too Much”
"For many children with ADHD, the hardest part isn’t the inability to sit still or finish a task...is the emotional pain of feeling misunderstood, unwanted, or rejected."
Kimberly Nocente
Aug 293 min read


More Than Focus: How ADHD Shapes Daily Life and Long-Term Health
"The most effective support for children with ADHD is not more punishment or tighter control. Instead, research and clinical experience support a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming approach that honors how their brain works and helps build tools for success."
Kimberly Nocente
Aug 253 min read


Different by Design: Seeing ADHD Through a New Lens
"...we view ADHD—from one of dysfunction to one of understanding and strength. ADHD isn’t a behavioral problem to “fix,” but a neurological difference to understand. "
Kimberly Nocente
Aug 153 min read


Helping Families Heal
I asked Jimi Rizner, our Supervised Visitation Director, to give us a glimpse of the ministry he oversees. Most of us (myself included)...

Jimi Rizner, LPC
Mar 16, 20233 min read


Mirror, Mirror, Show Me Love
"Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest of them all?” You likely recognize this quote from the story Snow White and the Seven...

Sarah Hershey, LISW
Feb 21, 20232 min read


Childhood Stress
By Jessica M. Wolfal, LPC, MHC Counselor, Oaks Family Care Center of Brunswick Did you know that children experience stress? I’m sure you...
ofccbrunswick
Jul 20, 20212 min read
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