Unstuck and Unstoppable – Overcoming ADHD Paralysis

Unstuck and Unstoppable Overcoming ADHD Paralysis     ADHD Paralysis is one of the more common hallmarks of ADHD. Sometimes it’s called Task Paralysis or Analysis Paralysis or something similar. But what is it, why do we struggle with it, and what do we do about it?  Let’s chat about it.     What Is… Continue reading Unstuck and Unstoppable – Overcoming ADHD Paralysis

Understanding Dopamine – The ADHD Fuel

Understanding Dopamine The ADHD Brain’s Fuel     Dopamine is the brain’s “feel good” chemical. It’s what the ADHD brain is all about. Dopamine is essential for motivation, focus, and pleasure.  For people with ADHD, dopamine plays a more critical role than in their neurotypical peers. This is because the ADHD brain typically produces less… Continue reading Understanding Dopamine – The ADHD Fuel

ADHD Gift Giving Ideas – Kids and Parents

What To Gift Your ADHD Loved Ones ADHD Gift Giving Ideas for kids and parents.     The holiday season is starting!  Need ideas for what to get your ADHD friends and loved ones?  This is part one of my Gift Giving Ideas – for kids with ADHD and parents of kids with ADHD!  Next… Continue reading ADHD Gift Giving Ideas – Kids and Parents

How ADHD Affects Memory – Tips For Managing Forgetfulness

How ADHD Affects Memory Tips For Managing Forgetfulness     Many of us who have ADHD struggle with forgetfulness.  We may forget appointments, where we put important items, multiple step directions, forgotten promises, and more. Sometimes this makes our friends and loved ones feel hurt, and then we feel as if we have personally failed… Continue reading How ADHD Affects Memory – Tips For Managing Forgetfulness

What’s Your ADHD Halloween Monster

What’s Your ADHD Halloween Monster?     It’s Halloween Today! And it’s a fifth Thursday.  I thought I’d bring you a something a little fun.  What Is Your (or Your Child’s) Halloween Monster?     Count Clockula – Vampire Time Blindness   Like the infamous Count Dracula, Count Clockula is always in the dark when… Continue reading What’s Your ADHD Halloween Monster

How To Talk To Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis

How To Talk To Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis Parenting And Caregiving for Children with ADHD     If your child recently received an ADHD diagnosis, you may be wondering how to talk to them about their new diagnosis. You may have questions yourself, especially if ADHD isn’t something you’ve had a lot of… Continue reading How To Talk To Your Child About Their ADHD Diagnosis

Getting Organized With ADHD

Getting Organized With ADHD Practical Tips For ADHD-Friendly Living Spaces     For those of us who have ADHD, getting organized can feel impossible. Or at least more challenging than we think we can manage.  Yet, we know that we also thrive in organized environments.  But getting and keeping it that way? That’s one of… Continue reading Getting Organized With ADHD

ADHD Children and Halloween

ADHD Children And Halloween Challenges and Tips     If you have ADHD children – or other neurodivergent-brained children – Halloween can be a bit….tricky.  Sugar highs, sensory issues, disruptions to schedules and more can lead to melt downs, shut downs, emotional dysregulation, and more.  From parents and from kids!  Let’s chat about some of… Continue reading ADHD Children and Halloween