Here in the north we parents start to cringe when the weather turns cold. It is because we know the window for outdoor activities is closing quickly. I am sharing my tips and tricks that have helped me learn how to survive the winter months with your ADHD child! Don’t get me wrong, we do …
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You recognized symptoms of ADHD in your child and decided it was time to seek out medical help. Sure enough, your child’s doctor has given the diagnosis. And now you are asking what to do when your child is diagnosed with ADHD. You are not alone! I have been there and can help lead you …
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Questions to ask yourself and your family before seeking an ADHD evaluation for your child. You have heard about ADHD. You are noticing your child struggling with attention, impulse control, or being still. Now you are starting to wonder if this is just his personality or if there is something else going on. And you …
As many of you probably already know, October is ADHD awareness month. It is a month of all things ADHD! And the hope is, that as we spread awareness, we can help others. By raising awareness, more people will be able to make the connection between ADHD and the struggles they are facing. Then they …
One question that I get asked often is “Is ADHD a learning disability?” The short answer is no but ADHD can make learning more difficult for your child. Today I am going to explain all about ADHD and learning disabilities. I hope this will clear up some of the confusion! The first thing to understand …
I realized that I talk about routines quite a bit in my posts. And there is good reason for it, routines can be so helpful for the emotional and mental well being of our kids. I also realized that I’ve never talked about how to establish successful routines for your ADHD child. Today I’m going …
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Getting ready to go back to school can be a hectic time for any family. Throw in the added challenges that come with ADHD and it can be down right daunting. It doesn’t have to be though! I’m sharing 5 tips to help your family survive the back to school transition. There is so much …
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If you are feeling confused about the difference between ADD and ADHD you are not alone! The two are often mistaken for each other or used interchangeably. And it doesn’t help that the definitions of the two similar disorders have changed over time. But no worries, I’m going to clear things up for you! When …
When it comes to parenting, often times we as parents have no other choice but to operate on default. Running on autopilot based on the habits we picked up from our own parents. But what if we didn’t do that? What if we got really intentional about how we parent our kids? As intentional as …
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ADHD and Shame: The Who, What and Why Shame and ADHD? What do we know and what can be done about it? If you had asked me 8 years ago, as I was man-handling my 4 year old how I felt about myself, I would’ve lied and said “I think I’m pretty great.” The truth …
