Resources
Good places to start, hand‑picked.
The links I’d hand a friend who’s curious, skeptical or just plain tired. Everything here is free to read and comes from organizations that take getting it right seriously. No affiliate links, no sponsors.
01 · For ADHD brains
ADHD resources
Where I’d point a friend who just said “wait, is this ADHD?” Reputable organizations, plain language, and a couple of places that make it feel a lot less lonely.
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CHADD · National Resource Center on ADHD
ADHD in adults: an overview (opens in a new tab)
A clear, no-drama overview of how ADHD shows up in grown-up life, from executive function to relationships. CHADD runs the CDC-funded National Resource Center, and its site lists a line for talking to an ADHD specialist on weekday afternoons.
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National Institute of Mental Health
ADHD in Adults: 4 Things to Know (opens in a new tab)
Short, plain-language facts from the NIMH on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. A good place to start if you’re wondering whether what you’re dealing with might be ADHD.
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CDC
ADHD in Adults (opens in a new tab)
The CDC’s overview of how ADHD can look different in adulthood, how it’s diagnosed and what treatment can involve. Steady, factual and refreshingly free of hype.
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Understood
Signs and symptoms of ADHD in adults (opens in a new tab)
Walks through the three types of ADHD and what each can look like day to day, including why women are so often missed. Warm, readable and expert-reviewed.
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ADDitude Magazine
ADDitude (opens in a new tab)
A big library of articles on adult ADHD, parenting, routines and getting organized, plus free webinars and downloads. Perfect for those “oh, there’s a name for that?” moments.
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Jessica McCabe · YouTube
How to ADHD (opens in a new tab)
Friendly, funny videos about how ADHD brains work and how to work with yours instead of against it. Nice for the days when reading one more article feels like too much.
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ADDA
ADDA: Attention Deficit Disorder Association (opens in a new tab)
An organization focused entirely on adults with ADHD. Its home page links to a free self-screening questionnaire from the World Health Organization, a useful conversation-starter to bring to a doctor.
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NAMI · National Alliance on Mental Illness
ADHD (opens in a new tab)
Covers symptoms, treatment and the conditions that often come along with ADHD, in plain language. It also lists the NAMI HelpLine (call, text or email) if you’d like help finding support.
A quick note: these links are for learning, not medical advice. If you think you might have ADHD, or you’re thinking about treatment, please talk with a doctor or a licensed mental health professional.
02 · For the curious and the skeptical
AI resources
Beginner-friendly guides straight from the people who make the assistants, plus the privacy and safety reading I think every family should do first. No “10x your life” threads, promise.
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University of Helsinki & MinnaLearn
Elements of AI: Introduction to AI (opens in a new tab)
A free, self-paced course on what AI is and what it can’t do, with no math or programming required. A good place to start if the whole topic still sounds like jargon.
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ChatGPT Learn · OpenAI
Prompting (opens in a new tab)
OpenAI’s plain-English guide to asking ChatGPT for what you want: the goal, the context, the format and the boundaries. That last one (“prepare it as a draft, don’t send it”) is worth taping to the fridge.
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OpenAI Help Center
Data controls in ChatGPT (opens in a new tab)
How to stop your chats from being used to train OpenAI’s models, and how Temporary Chat works. Worth five minutes before you share anything personal.
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Gemini Apps Help · Google
Use Gemini Apps (opens in a new tab)
Google’s getting-started page for Gemini: what it can help with and what you need to sign in. It also notes that parents who manage a Family Link account can turn off Gemini for kids under 13.
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Claude Help Center · Anthropic
Get started with Claude (opens in a new tab)
Anthropic’s quick start for using Claude on the web, on a computer or on your phone, including the age requirement. Handy if you want to compare assistants before picking one.
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Common Sense Media
AI risk assessments (opens in a new tab)
Independent reviews of the AI that kids and teens actually run into, from chatbots to AI toys, each with a clear risk rating. Read this before saying yes to a new AI app at home.
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National Cybersecurity Alliance
Does AI take your data? (opens in a new tab)
A short read on what can happen to what you type into a chatbot. The rule of thumb sticks: if you wouldn’t post it on social media, don’t paste it into an AI.
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Federal Communications Commission
“Grandparent” scams get more sophisticated (opens in a new tab)
Scammers can now use AI to clone a loved one’s voice. The FCC explains what these calls sound like and suggests agreeing on a family “safe word” ahead of time.
03 · Other resources
Everyday life & family
The life-admin stuff this show is really about: subscriptions, money basics, family plans and shared calendars. Free, official and blessedly ad-light.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
How do I stop automatic payments from my bank account? (opens in a new tab)
Step-by-step help for the subscription you meant to cancel months ago, including what to tell the company and your bank. It links to sample letters, too.
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AnnualCreditReport.com
Your free credit reports (opens in a new tab)
The official site for your free credit reports from Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. A quick look here is a solid habit for any money-admin weekend.
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Federal Trade Commission
IdentityTheft.gov (opens in a new tab)
If someone uses your information, this site gives step-by-step advice to limit the damage, report it and fix your credit. Good to bookmark before you ever need it.
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Official U.S. government site
MyMoney.gov (opens in a new tab)
The federal government’s hub for money basics, from saving and spending to spotting scams. No sales pitch, just the fundamentals.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Money as You Grow (opens in a new tab)
Simple activities for building kids’ money skills as they grow, plus a bookshelf of picture books that sneak money lessons into story time.
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Ready.gov
Make a plan (opens in a new tab)
A step-by-step guide to a family emergency plan: how you’ll reach each other and where you’ll meet if you’re apart. Much easier to do on a calm Saturday than in a crisis.
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Google Calendar Help
Use a family calendar on Google (opens in a new tab)
If your family uses Google, a family group comes with a shared calendar everyone in it can see and edit. This page shows how it works, and how to share it with someone outside the group.
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Apple Support
Set up Family Sharing (opens in a new tab)
Apple’s guide to sharing services like iCloud+ and Apple Music with up to five family members, without sharing an Apple Account. It also covers connecting a child’s device and Screen Time.