Name It to Tame It – Helping ADHD Kids Label Emotions Without Overwhelm ADHD children often feel big, fast, and all at once. (Spoiler – ADHD adults sometimes do too). When we ask them to do something like “use your words” or “tell him how it makes you feel” – it can backfire if… Continue reading Name It to Tame It – Helping ADHD Kids Label Emotions Without Overwhelm
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Family, friedships, partnerships, conflict, connection.
Impulse Control with a Twist: Building Pause-Buttons That Actually Work
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
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
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
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
Setting Boundaries Without Guilt – ADHD and The Art Of Saying No
Setting Boundaries Without Guilt ADHD And The Art Of Saying No Folks with ADHD often find setting boundaries extra difficult. We tend to overcommit ourselves and struggle to say no when asked to do something. We feel guilty, we feel the need to people please, or we get carried away in the moment… Continue reading Setting Boundaries Without Guilt – ADHD and The Art Of Saying No
ADHD In Love: Navigating Relationships with Care and Understanding
ADHD In Love Navigating Relationships With Care and Understanding One when or more partners in a relationship has ADHD, they bring unique challenges and strengths with them. Let’s chat about Navigating ADHD Relationships with Care and Understanding. Knowledge Is Power The first step to navigation is knowledge. It’s important for… Continue reading ADHD In Love: Navigating Relationships with Care and Understanding
ADHD Connected Parent – Saying Yes To Yes
ADHD Connected Parent – Saying Yes To Saying Yes I met a new friend recently, and during the course of our first breakfast meeting, she mentioned that this was her year of saying yes. What an amazing idea. As I was reflecting on our conversation, I started thinking about how often I was told… Continue reading ADHD Connected Parent – Saying Yes To Yes