Impulse Control with a Twist: Building Pause-Buttons That Actually Work You know that moment: you see something shiny or catch a craving, and bam — you act before you even realize. Impulses hit fast. The challenge is – instead of beating yourself up for “not being able to control your yourself,” to build… Continue reading Impulse Control with a Twist: Building Pause-Buttons That Actually Work
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Hugs, Words, or Clean Dishes? Decoding Love Languages for ADHD Brains
Book A Call With Kat Today Hugs, Words, or Clean Dishes? Decoding Love Languages for ADHD Brains When it comes to showing and receiving love, we all have preferences. But for people with ADHD, those preferences might look a little different—or come with extra layers. Maybe a partner’s surprise gift sends you… Continue reading Hugs, Words, or Clean Dishes? Decoding Love Languages for ADHD Brains
How To Repair After You Yell – ADHD Parenting
Book A Call With Kat Today How To Repair After You Yell Let’s be real: If you’ve got ADHD kids, yelling can feel like a sport. The constant chaos, the never-ending pile of things that should get done, and the “Oh, here we go again” moments that push you to the edge. And… Continue reading How To Repair After You Yell – ADHD Parenting
ADHD And Energy Management – Why Time Management Isn’t The Answer
Book A Call With Kat Today ADHD And Energy Management – Why Time Management Isn’t The Answer Everyone tells us we’ll be more productive if we just time block. Or manage our time in some specific way. But for many of us with ADHD, the struggle isn’t just about managing time—it’s about managing… Continue reading ADHD And Energy Management – Why Time Management Isn’t The Answer
How To Talk To Teachers About ADHD – ADHD Parenting
Book A Call With Kat Today How To Talk To Teachers About ADHD (Without Getting Dismissed) You walk into the classroom or hit “send” on that carefully worded email, hoping this time your concerns about your child’s ADHD will be met with curiosity and collaboration. Instead, you get the look. You know the… Continue reading How To Talk To Teachers About ADHD – ADHD Parenting
What To Do With The Grief Of Being Misunderstood – ADHD Adulting
Book A Call With Kat Today What To Do With The Grief Of Being Misunderstood There is a specific kind of heartbreak that doesn’t get talked about often – the grief ADHDers may feel when being misunderstood. It’s not a loud, dramatic grief – just that sinking feeling when you explain yourself again,… Continue reading What To Do With The Grief Of Being Misunderstood – ADHD Adulting
Raising Independent ADHD Kids (Under 12): Celebrate Freedom in Everyday Moments
Book A Call With ADHD Coach Kat Today Raising Independent ADHD Kids (Under 12) Celebrate Freedom In Every Day Moments Independence Day is all about freedom—but if you’re raising a child with ADHD, “independence” might sound more like a far-off dream than a current reality. Getting dressed, brushing teeth, packing a backpack—sometimes it… Continue reading Raising Independent ADHD Kids (Under 12): Celebrate Freedom in Everyday Moments
Parenting An ADHD Teen: How To Encourage Independence While Providing Support
Book A Call With ADHD Coach Kat Today Parenting An ADHD Teen (or pre-teen) How To Encourage Independence While Providing Support Parenting a pre-teen or teen with ADHD is a wild mix of pride, panic, and second-guessing yourself at every turn. One minute, your kid is advocating for themselves in a way that… Continue reading Parenting An ADHD Teen: How To Encourage Independence While Providing Support
ADHD, Trauma, and Mental Health: Unpacking The Connections
Book A Call With Kat Today ADHD, Trauma, and Mental Health Unpacking The Connections Here’s the truth: ADHD doesn’t show up all by itself. It’s often wrapped up with trauma and mental health stuff in ways that are messy, complicated, and very real. And when we start to understand how those… Continue reading ADHD, Trauma, and Mental Health: Unpacking The Connections
How to Talk to Grandparents About Your Child’s ADHD
Book A Call With ADHD Coach Kat Today How To Talk To Grandparents (and others) About Your Child’s ADHD Helping Grandparents Understand, Support, and Connect One of the challenges that often crops up when we have children with ADHD is managing their relationship with their grandparents – and other well meaning friends and… Continue reading How to Talk to Grandparents About Your Child’s ADHD