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Sometimes my life feels like Groundhog Day! Each morning my alarm goes off at 5:55. For the next 50 minutes, I do what I need to do for me: I take a shower, do my meditation, make my coffee, sometimes sleep in a little, sometimes read a little. By 6:45, I am ready to get... read more
If you look for it, almost every scenario has a silver lining – and a banana peel perspective. The silver lining is the positive way of looking at any situation (cue the violins playing in the background). The banana peel is the comedic perspective (cue the wa-wa horns). When we don’t take things too seriously... read more
Simply put, life is more fun when I let myself laugh out loud. As a parent, there are daily opportunities for me to choose laughter – over tears, anger, frustration, etc. Sometimes, I’m just so focused on a task that needs to be done that it’s difficult to find my son’s antics or constant chatter... read more
An ADHD diagnosis can be alarming, upsetting, frightening. “What’s wrong with my child?” we wonder in fear. It’s no laughing matter. Or, is it? We hate feeling scared about our children’s future. But what do we want instead? What’s the opposite of scared? Calm? Brave? I suggest it’s laughing. Laughing or fearful; amused or anxious;... read more
I wear a pendant around my neck that gets me through everything. A quote from the Song of Solomon, in English it translates to, “This Too Shall Pass.” At times, my necklace gets me through the really hard stuff, a reminder that I can endure great challenge. If I could survive a 30 hour labor... read more
Some people are comfortable when things don’t go the way they plan, while others want to control everything. The gift lies somewhere in the middle, recognizing when things are good enough. Last week Diane talked about recovering from perfectionism. In learning to let go of perfection — frankly, in every aspect of life — the greatest... read more
“Silent retreats” seem to be all the rage. I’ve tried a little experiment of my own, and I highly recommend it. I’ve created “speech-free” zones for myself, and they are quite invigorating. For the past 15 years, since my cell phone became a necessity, I’ve used it to stay connected. Every free minute you could... read more
Publisher’s Note: While stimulant medication is widely used in the treatment of ADHD, it is certainly not without controversy. This article is intended to educate parents on one small aspect of the complex issue of medication – monitoring stimulant effectiveness. Dr. Parker calls for improved oversight and evaluation, and he provides a solution as to... read more
Reading Ann Dolin’s blog this week was a great reminder for me. As someone who is highly motivated by performance and end product, (can you say, perfectionist?) it’s really difficult for me to relate to anything else. When she tells us to focus on the process not the product, I understand it, but it can... read more