Why is the kitchen the area of the house that seems to get the most cluttered? I kept asking myself this question a few weeks ago. For many families, the kitchen is the gathering place. It’s where we eat, talk, and even argue. Kitchens also have lots of hiding spaces...
I am not first person with ADHD to be skeptical about mindfulness, meditation and all that it involves. If you read my article on learning to meditate with ADHD you already know I have completely changed my thinking on the topic. These days meditation is a normal part...
Self-regulation and paying attention are two of the biggest challenges for adults living with ADHD. SOURCE Quite a while ago I wrote my first article on mindfulness with ADHD. Since that time I have done even more reading and thinking about the topic. Self-regulation...
I was once told that if I didn’t take my medication I would be sent away to a mental hospital. My life would go down the tubes, and I would never amount to anything. Yes, that is true – I was told this at the age of 11 by someone in my life that I sort of trusted. In...
Every year around this time articles pop up all over the place about what is referred to as the “summer slide.” Research indicates that children lose 2+ months of academic learning over summer break due to this slide. Even worse, children from low income households...
A while back I wrote a post where I was pretty honest about what my house looks like on a regular day. You know – when nobody is coming over to visit. Since that post I have gotten so many emails from women telling me how happy they were to see my honesty. Every...
School is out, and the whining has begun. Even if you have your children enrolled in summer camps and activities, there will inevitably be times when they are with you ALL STINKING DAY. Crafting is not my thing. Every so often I find something I want to try, and my...
“your mantra is based on personal experience, and holds power as an individual and unique expression of what you most desire. Whether it be aimed at manifesting security, deep connection, pervasive self-confidence, or release from suffering, the only requirement of...
* This is a guest post by one of my beautiful community members. She is a fighter!* Some people picture ADHD as someone who can’t sit still, is prone to violent outbursts, and is always in “go” mode, but that’s not always true. ADD looks different for every...
Cleaning is for the birds! I mean, we all have to do it, but I don't know anyone who wants to spend hours every day cleaning. Well, maybe my Grandmother. She genuinely enjoys it. I prefer to clean in short bursts, focusing on one domain each day. Check out the post...
