ADHD and parenting

The Secret to ADHD Organization

ADHD Organization Made Simple: 15 Systems You Can Start Today Organization That Works With Your Brain (Not Against It) If you live in an ADHD household, you’ve probably tried organizing before. Maybe you bought beautiful…
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Creating an Organized Bedroom for Your Teenager: A Sanctuary for Focus and Calm

As parents, we all want to give our teenagers the tools they need to succeed. A well-organized bedroom can be a game-changer for teens with ADHD, anxiety, or executive functioning challenges. This personal space should…
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Discover the Benefits of Mindfulness Exercises for ADHD and Anxiety

Mindfulness is a word we hear all the time, but what exactly does it mean? Mindfulness means staying “present” and “in the moment.”   Sounds amazing, right? Not worrying about the future or stressing out about…
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The Flip Sides of ADHD: Balancing the Challenges and Strengths

ADHD can be so confusing for parents, educators, children, coaches and caregivers! We like to think about ADHD through the lens of extremes so this week we are going to take a closer look. It…
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Michael Jordan and Visualization Techniques

“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” — Michael Jordan Ask your child if they are familiar with  Michael Jordan. He credits much of his success to the power of visualization…
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Boost Your Child’s Success: Executive Functioning Tools for ADHD Parenting

Visualization, drawing, movement, and mindfulness share a powerful commonality: they can all serve as effective tools for combating forgetfulness. These strategies go beyond traditional methods, offering dynamic ways to help children with ADHD improve their…
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The Art of Happiness — and Self-Esteem

  Anyone feeling overwhelmed?  The extremes of ADHD can cause confusion, frustration, and can cause self doubt for both the person experiencing ADHD and for parents and caregivers. That is why educating yourself about the…
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Holiday Stress Part 1!

The holidays bring us excitement, memories, and unfortunately– too often for families impacted by ADHD–stress and frustration.   With an understanding of why the holidays can wreak such havoc for a child with ADHD and a…
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Parent Teacher Conferences, Oh My!

How did teacher conferences go for you this year?  Teacher conferences, you either look forward to them or dread them. They just don’t seem to be the type of thing we feel indifferent about.  A…
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There is always a way…..

“Everything is figureoutable.” Marie Forleo This concept is so powerful because it takes out the notion that there is nothing to be done when facing a serious challenge. This doesn’t mean there are always perfect…
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