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 […]
Teaching Children with ADHD about Consequences
Teaching children with ADHD about consequences is tricky business. As a parent with ADHD I have trouble recalling my past learning experiences and applying them, so I know damn well my child has is even harder. According to the authors of Parenting with Love and Logic, consequences don’t have to happen immediately in order to […]
Teaching Children About Compromise
Teaching children about compromise is more important now than ever. You and I are at home trying to wear all the hats. We are mothers, partners, parents, teachers, and community organizers. Soon we will be camp directors for the summer. I don’t know about you, but my ability to manage conflict has decreased in the […]
Why I Only Have One Child
I cannot even tell you how many times I’ve been asked why I only have one child. It started when he was just a couple months old with comments from one particular family member, and it continued for at least three or four years. As you know, I’m an ADHD mom. My son also has […]
Changing the Narrative for ADHD Women
Changing the narrative for ADHD women Part 2 I introduced some of the concepts around changing the narrative for ADHD women in part one of this series. You may want to go back and re-read that before you start this one. Many of the suggestions here are based on A Radical Guide for ADHD […]
