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I have ADHD. My daughter and one of my sons have ADHD. I think that people with ADHD represent some of the most fascinating, fun, and fulfilling of all the people I meet. However, words such as structure, supervision, reminders, and persistence don’t even begin to describe the magnitude of the task people with ADHD have... read more
It’s tucked away somewhere in the back of your mind—your plan for the way your life would unfold. You figured you’d find your soul mate, produce 2.5 wonderful kids, live in a nice house, send the kids to college and eventually retire. But these idealistic expectations aren’t always the way things turn out for parents... read more
An ADHD Story It’s Monday morning. I’m rapidly trying to get everyone moving – myself included — when I hear a shout from my husband. “Everyone, get shoes on and get outside — NOW!” He got my attention. He’s calm, but I can tell that there is something going on that is urgent. This is... read more
Clutter represents deferred decisions. Nowadays, we move so fast we are often distracted. We can’t or don’t exercise the discipline needed to make quick, in-the-moment decisions and follow-through on making them happen. This is especially true of the flood of stuff in our homes. Consequently, surfaces are covered and piles accumulate. read more
As a parent, you know you can use technology to help yourself and your kids get organized, but it can be overwhelming to get started! Whether you or your child is struggling with disorganization, sloppy handwriting, project completion or other challenges of ADHD, there is probably a technology that can help. It won’t solve the problem – there is no magic bullet -- but you can find tools to help make life more manageable. read more
Tipping points are particularly important for parents to recognize when their children have ADD/ADHD. If you can do this, you can reduce the risk for your child. If you get them early, before antisocial behavior begins, you can keep the kids away from social exclusion, trouble in school, wrong relationships, and the criminal justice system. read more
You know the look. It’s the look your kid gives when s/he comes home from school and you ask for the report card. Before you even look at the report card, you have a pretty good idea of the grades. Excuses might follow, or possibly blaming the teacher. As a kid who struggled through school due to undiagnosed ADHD, I remember those days very well…and not in a good way. read more
In our modern society, we tend to reserve play for vacations. We have no problem planning a ski trip or lounging on the beach during the two weeks of vacation we get every year, but what happens during the remaining fifty weeks of the year? We tend to become so absorbed in life, that we neglect that very important/critical need in our lives, the need for Schole. read more
You have probably heard this expression before, and that’s because it is one of those simple little communication tools that has a BIG impact. Whenever possible, use “I Language.” I Language is using your own experiences to express desires, provide explanations and make requests. When you talk in personal terms, you avoid accidental blaming and... read more
You’re going to do it, anyway. You are human, are you not? “Mistakes” are ineffably human. They go with the territory. They can’t be avoided. But they CAN be denied, and that denial can lead to a whole world of pain, miscommunication, avoidance, etc. When you make “mistakes” and then acknowledge them without judgment, you... read more