Dr. Carrie Jackson

Dr. Carrie Jackson Dr. Carrie Jackson is a licensed child psychologist, speaker, and content creator.
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These may not be controversial to y’all but they definitely are to a lot of people!👉 The truth is that it’s hard to keep...
01/12/2026

These may not be controversial to y’all but they definitely are to a lot of people!

👉 The truth is that it’s hard to keep up with what to believe when you see tons of mixed recommendations online.

That’s why I share evidence-based tips for ADHD on my page that are based on decades of research that I spent studying while getting my PhD in Psychology.

And if science and supporting your ADHD family is right up your alley, I’m glad to have you here!

Follow .carriejackson for more on ADHD and head to the link in my bio for helpful resources.

01/07/2026

But actually…

How is everybody doing getting back into a routine after the holiday break?

Or is there even a routine?

No shame either way because I don’t think anything is going to feel right until February!

But if you need more support with parenting your ADHD child, comment ADHD101 for my free guide 💬

01/06/2026

The worst thing to do when you have ADHD is to think about a task because then the reasons why you can do it later always pop up.

As soon as I start to think about what I need to do, I already know I need to be doing it.

Follow .carriejackson for more on ADHD in kids and adults.

01/05/2026

Most parents of ADHD kids feel like they’re failing.

If you’re like most parents of an ADHD child, nobody told you that traditional parenting doesn’t work.

“Be consistent” or “Just be stricter” doesn’t go far when your child is struggling with executive functioning.

Nobody told you that you’d spend months or years second-guessing parenting decisions, and wondering if you’re being too involved or not involved enough.

While you can’t change what you were told then, you can change what you have access to now…and what you should have received from day one.

👉 Practical parenting tools that actually work for ADHD.

My Connected & Practical Parenting Course (linked in bio) helps parents move from constant correction to genuine connection with their ADHD child.

If you’re ready to join, comment CPP below or head to my bio 💬

As always, follow .carriejackson for more on parenting ADHD and ADHD insights from a licensed child psychologist.

01/02/2026

If research has found that there are brain differences between those with ADHD and those without ADHD, why is it not recommended to get a brain scan for a diagnosis?

There are a variety of imaging methods, but the most common one you will see providers (or a provider) recommend is the SPECT scan.

I’m explaining one of the reasons why the research doesn’t translate to what we can do in clinical practice right now.

Let me know if you have any questions by commenting below!

12/30/2025

Raise your hand if you realized you had ADHD after your child was diagnosed? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

When I’m doing evaluations for ADHD, it’s common for parents to realize that many of the signs and symptoms sound like what they experienced as kids or teens.

And it makes sense because like many mental health diagnoses, there’s a strong connection within families.

If you’re in California and looking for an evaluation for ADHD for yourself or your child, I’m currently accepting new clients!

Head to www.socalchildpsych.com for more information.

Heavy on the last one 👀We haven’t even seen all of the effects yet of the amount of influencers sharing harmful informat...
12/28/2025

Heavy on the last one 👀

We haven’t even seen all of the effects yet of the amount of influencers sharing harmful information about child and teen emotional development.

As a child psychologist that specializes in ADHD, I work with parents everyday who are trying their best to support their kids despite all of the confusing info online.

That’s why I created this account so that you don’t have to question if you’re doing the right thing.

👉 Follow .carriejackson for more on ADHD in kids and adults

12/26/2025

Hoping that everyone has had a lovely holiday break even with all of the chaos ❤️🫶

I’ll be back in CA soon (and posting again) after a break with my family and friends.

Until then, I still have lots of resources for you to check out if you head to the link in my bio 🔗

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3252 Holiday Court
La Jolla, CA
92307

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
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Website

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