Many adults develop ADHD coping strategies to help them navigate life. Some of these strategies are helpful, while others actually produce long-term consequences. Picture yourself with a looming deadline for work. It’s Friday and your report is due on Monday. You took the day off so you could work from home to complete this project. […]
The Real Truth About ADHD And Clutter
I’m sick of talking about ADHD and clutter. Seriously, as my friend Rene’ Brooks pointed out on Twitter, organizational porn is rampant in the ADHD community. We spend hours on Pinterest, and we watch Marie Kondo on Netflix. You probably subscribe to at least three organizing blogs, and you participate in a few Facebook groups […]
Good Girls With ADHD
Why are we all working so hard to be good girls with ADHD? Actually scratch that. Why are we trying to be good girls at all? Don’t deny it, I have proof. I asked this question on my business Facebook page, AND in a Facebook group. You all confirmed you wanted to be a good […]
Kids With ADHD and ODD
It is not uncommon to encounter kids with ADHD and ODD. Up to 40% of children diagnosed with ADHD also are diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. Source If we’re being honest, I know a ton of adults with ADHD who lean into oppositional behavior as well. Life with ADHD is frustrating, and frankly, we […]
Coaching Your ADHD Child on Social Skills
Coaching your ADHD child on social skills is more complicated than just telling them when they’ve done something wrong. Believe me, I know how hard it is not to lose your sh-t when your child behaves inappropriately in a social situation. I’ve spent many hours sitting on the sidelines of Jujitsu sweating from the armpits […]
Building Empathy In Children
In the midst of our current public health crisis and cultural conflict, building empathy in children has become more important than ever. First things first – sympathy and empathy are not** the same thing. My son, who is both ADHD and high functioning autistism, has no problem feeling sympathy for another child who has been […]
Setting Boundaries In Your Parenting
Seting boundaries in your parenting is just as important as learning to set clear, kind boundaries in all of your relationships. Even before I started this blog I was obsessed with parenting. I read as many books as I could get my hands on while I was pregnant. Like most clueless well-intentioned first time parents, […]
ADHD, Money, and Emotions
ADHD, money, and emotions are inextricably linked. I feel a little uncomfortable whenever someone emails me with questions about ADHD and money management. Money management isn’t just about creating a budget, it’s about how we feel about ourselves. Many of us measure our value as a human based on how much money we make. It’s […]
Shifting From Conflict to Calm
Shifting from conflict to calm is quite difficult after approximately fifteen weeks of togetherness. It’s summer. I have ADHD, my child has ADHD, and summer camp is currently closed. Temperatures are rising faster than a helium balloon around here. While carrying another load of laundry to the basement the other day I shouted, “why are […]
Give Your Child a Redo
When things are going off the rails, give your child a redo. No wait, give your child (and yourself) a redo. THAT is where the magic is. Yes, your child will occasionally act like caged animal and embarrass you in public, or behind you while in the middle of a zoom call. That’s just an […]
