Christina Massari

emerging research is shedding light on something equally important—and often more concerning: children with ADHD are significantly more likely to experience depression. An article first published in 2025 highlighted a striking statistic: children with ADHD may be up to six times more likely to develop depression compared to their neurotypical peers.

Every fall, many parents experience a mixture of hope and relief when school begins. The first few weeks may seem surprisingly positive. Teachers report that their child is adjusting well, making friends, following directions, and participating in class. Then, sometime between a few weeks and a few months into the school year, things begin to change and the impact of differences can begin. This is commonly called the honeymoon phase.

Co-regulation is a process where two people regulate their emotions through their relationship with each other. For children, their parents and caregivers are often the default relationships where this process happens. For children with ADHD, who already struggle with flexibility, impulse control, and emotional regulation, this parent co-regulation relationship is an incredibly important part of learning emotional regulation.