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Prospective memory – that is, remembering to perform a planned action at some future time — is crucial for managing life’s responsibilities. This article will help parents understand this kind of memory, determine how it shows up in children (and adults) with ADHD, and offer 3 skills that can improve it. Prospective memory tasks are... read more
“I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this.” -Emo Philips Many of us believe everything we see, hear, and experience. It doesn’t occur to us that we never really perceive the world outside of our own brain. Unfortunately, our brain’s... read more
Few things feel as good as moving your body to music. I was at a conference this weekend, and for energy breaks throughout the day we cranked up the tunes and boogied (Note: do not use this term with your kids! Try “rocked out” instead.) It’s a great way to burn off some energy, re-group,... read more
I hear it from clients all the time, “Why can’t he just do what I ask?” Looking at the situation, we see two steps, 1) listen to what I say, and 2) do it! Seems simple. In reality it’s really very complex, particularly for the ADHD brain. Here’s an example: your child is watching TV,... read more
Why People With ADHD Do What They Do When Elaine was seeking non-prescriptive ways to enhance her child’s brain function, she came across a 20+year veteran in the field of neuro-feedback, and we’re thrilled to share Joy’s expertise with you here. Joy offers a very specific kind of ADHD parent support: she explains how the... read more
4 Steps from Rudy Rodriguez Rudy Rodriguez speaks our language with his practical parenting strategies. We’re thrilled to share his wisdom with you as he sets the stage for effective parenting. Besides, he uses a coach-approach with parents, too! Told you he’s our kind of professional… Many parents of ADHD children are eager to learn... read more
3 Things to Teach Your Kids Now What should you say to your kids about their ADHD? When should you start talking about it? The answer is simple to parenting ADHD kids: teach what they can understand, and do it now. Education and awareness are important tools. Knowledge is power, and it can help your... read more
For some of us the birds are tweeting and the trees are budding, and for others the snow is still several feet high. No matter. The great outdoors is as refreshing in cold air as it is in warm climates. It’s a different impact, of course, but equally as transformative. read more
Our brains demand a significant percentage of the blood from each heart beat. As such, we need to be mobile and active animals for maximum brain performance. Physical exercise is a wonderful way for each of us to be active, and many studies have documented a relationship between exercise and emotional and cognitive health. read more
6 Fundamental Steps ADHD is Manageable! That’s the message of the new e-book by ImpactADHD, “ADHD in Reality: Practical Tips FROM Parents, FOR Parents” The book is a basic primer about living with and managing ADHD. It may not always be easy, but we maintain that there are steps you can take to help... read more