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In Part 1 of this blog, I talked about the first step in Managing Morning Mania – managing yourself. In every situation, we have the choice about how we want to respond. It can be powerful to realize how those choices impact how we handle the situation. Part 2: Manage your Kid So even though... read more
I know of a school that gives 2 grades for each class: one for academic achievement and one for effort. What a great idea! The school can really acknowledge kids for their attitude, even if they aren’t getting straight “A’s.” It’s a great idea to take this approach with our kids at home, too. We... read more
Sometimes the greatest teachers do not know how best to motivate or support ADHD kids, despite their best efforts. It’s gotta be frustrating for them. They are trying to work with a child in the way that makes sense to them, and in certain situations, they may even feel like the child – and the... read more
Twenty years ago I didn’t understand anything about ADHD. Honestly, neither did most of the medical and scientific communities. As a wife, and a mother, I spent years trying to manage a household of ADHD without diagnosis, with no real understanding of the challenges facing us. It was like the cart leading the horse —... read more
3 Things That Disturb The Peace Do You Want More Calm in Your Life? God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. ~St. Francis of Assisi Serenity is the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. ... 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
Where should you start? That’s easy. I want you to start by focusing on yourself. This Summer, learn to develop these 3 new habits that are all focused on taking care of yourself! When you do, you’ll be amazed at how much it helps your entire family. 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
Learn To Thrive I am inspired by every opportunity I have to spend time with a group of parents of kids with ADHD. Whether in person or on the phone, it’s empowering to be among conscious people who are trying to do the best that they can to support their child(ren), their families, their spouses... read more
How I Deal With My Husband’s ADHD Doing it all yourself — sometimes it’s just easier. Not having to worry about how it will get done, or even whether someone else will do it. Just get it done, and be done with it! At least that’s what I’ve always told myself. But in truth, it... read more