When it comes to helping our kids understand their own brains, words can be few. Books for Kids with ADHD can be a lifesaver. “Your brain is different.” Sounds vague. “You think differently than others…” Doesn’t everyone? “You have a mental disorder…” Ouch. When dealing with mental illness, all kinds, self-awareness is key. It’s important …
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How important is the time after you put your children to sleep? If you are like me, or most ADHD parents you answered that question with another: “What time?” As in, we never have time after the kids are in bed because bedtime takes forever. Between restlessness, ADHD insomnia and the rebound effects of stimulant …
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Ready to make your mornings less stressful with your ADHD Child? So was I. Once upon a time, I was a great mom. That was, except the hours from 6:30 a.m. until 7:30 a.m. Those hours were reserved for most of my yelling, nagging, pulling-my-hair out moments of motherhood. My “If you don’t put your …
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So your family or friends is throwing a Holiday party. White Elephant gift style. No worries, I’ve got you covered. And for less than $20 each! I’ve listed 25 of my favorite funny white elephant gifts for your inner child, or the coworker you hate. Sitting across from my boyfriend the other day: “What are …
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Struggling to follow through on your goals is something I am well versed and could likely write a book about. “How to not finish anything…ever.” could be the title and it could walk you through how I’ve started and stopped at least half a dozen projects in my seeming short life. But in learning why …
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I’ve written my 10 funny symptoms of adulting with ADHD. It’s time for me to list out my favorite love-hate side effects of being a mom with ADHD. Ready? 1. My Children have like…25 Tardies to school. Yepp, I’m admitting it. My children are late to school WAY TOO MUCH. I thought every mother struggled …
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What?! ADHD and ASD Stocking stuffers for less than $6!! I know…I’m excited too! Every Year ADHD and ASD Stocking Stuffers at Five Below are amiss… Sure, there are many things still worth purchasing at 5 Below, I love the store and its mission. But the real question is; Do I, an ADHD mom, really …
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When it comes time to build an ADHD Child’s self-esteem, nothing can work quickly enough. Like throwing spaghetti at a wall, parents will put their child in every sport, musical lesson, and team building club imaginable in an effort to build an ADHD Child’s self-esteem. Not all of them work. In fact, every ADHD child …
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A Summer Bucket List for the ADHD Child! Every year when school days come to an end, a new mantra enters our household: “I’m Bored!” My kids repeat it until they are blue in the face. At least, they did until last year when I learned the secret to keeping that lovely boredom germ out …
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Living with ADHD comes with some fantastic strengths and life-defining weaknesses. Symptoms such as impulsiveness, lack of ability to focus and short-term memory problems can wreak havoc on our lives, especially as parents. Over the last year, I have honed in on a few out-of-the-norm ways I overcome my ADHD symptoms and the lovely chaos they bring. …
