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Parents With ADHD

There are probably millions articles online about parenting ADHD children, but there are very few about Parents With ADHD. Listen to the audio version of this post on my podcast: [buzzsprout episode='3154318' player='true'] I've written about it. ADDitude Magazine has...

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The Memory Dump

Have you ever seen the memory dump scene in the movie Inside Out? In the scene Joy falls into this huge black hole of old memories that look like gray balls. As Riley matures the forgotten memories are tossed down there and eventually evaporate into nothing. The movie...

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How To Prioritize Your Life

In the age of apps and instant messenger it is very difficult to figure out how to prioritize your life. On top of the constant pull of technology, we with ADHD have a hard time prioritizing day-to-day tasks. So running a home, navigating a career, and raising...

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Limiting Beliefs and ADHD

Before I launched the ADHD Enclave I spent approximately three years working through my own limiting beliefs. And when I say working through, I mean talking to therapists and a coach who both helped me to get my head on straight. My fears ranged from practical to...

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Letting Go and Moving On

When you title something letting go and moving on, it sounds sort of sad. But really this is not a sad post. It's not a post about ADHD either. Or at least, not directly. If you'd rather listen, here is the recorded version. We with ADHD often see things in black and...

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ADHD After Dark

ADHD after dark isn't just a book about sex. It's also a book about relationships, and intimacy. which is not one of my strong points. Initially, I was going to call this episode something funny like, "Lets talk about (ADHD) SEX."  Just to get people's attention. Then...

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A Career Coach Specializing in ADHD

Shell Mendelson is a career coach specializing in ADHD adults. I sat down with her to record a podcast about how ADHDers can find meaningful work. And I got a coaching session out of it! Trained by Richard Bolles, Mendelson has coached and counseled thousands of...

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Identity, Boundaries and Communication

Recently I sat down to talk identity, boundaries and communication with ADHD coach Samantha Cooper. I first met Samantha on Instagram, and I immediately liked her quiet but informed vibe. In social media land often the loudest mouth wins. So I was really excited when...

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Parenting for College and Career Success

Parenting for college and career success requires us to lead our children to the intersection of interests, education and work. (Without imposing our own expectations.) When I first heard Lynn Miner-Rosen speak, I thought that my son was waaaaaay too young to worry...

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Back to School Is Simple, But It’s Not Easy

When I titled this article, I meant it - Back to School is Simple, But It's Not Easy. School means the return of a set schedule, and more time to ourselves. So You'd think we would be dancing through the aisles of Target right about now. But my son is entering third...

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