As a whole, those of us with ADHD have trouble with routines. Sometimes we get bored and start to deviate from our planned routines. Other times we have issues putting together a routine to begin with. And then some of us just despise feeling like we are obligated or...
A study done a couple years ago claimed that the services of a stay-at-home parent are worth upward of $100,000 per year. SOURCE This estimation is probably accurate. Without factoring in childcare as part of one's homemaking responsibilities, it takes a lot just to...
Every single mom I know has asked herself at some point, “am I doing a good job?” Sometimes the question goes more like, “omg am I screwing up my kid?” If you have complete confidence in your parenting abilities then I suppose you can stop reading now. The rest of us...
Like anything else, ADHD is individual. We all experience varying degrees and types of symptoms. If you have ADHD over the course of your lifetime, which most of us do, the symptoms actually change as your age and your circumstances do. For most neurotypical people...
WTH is normal, anyway? Based on conversations I have had with other moms, we all have moments where we wonder if we have done something wrong. Have the Gods cursed us? Are we bad mothers? When my son screams at me in public, or verbally threatens his kindergarten...
I decided to do this review on video for a change of pace. Let me know what you think. Book Review: The Whole-Brain Child So that is my book review of The Whole-Brain Child! Definitely think it is worth a read if you are always looking to improve your...
Being truly present in our lives has been a popular conversation as of late. Mindfulness is the new buzzword. Everyone I know, myself included, is trying meditation for at least a few minutes per day. As an adult living with ADHD, I have trouble juggling my...
**This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase something after clicking on a link I might be paid a small commission. This commission does not cost you anything or change the terms of your purchase. I don’t need to cite a bunch of studies for you to know that...
I can name at least 5 friends whose husbands travel for business. Some of these women work outside of the home and some stay at home. My husband occasionally travels too, so I know how hard it is to hold down the fort when you are alone with the kids. Have you ever...
I have a whole pile of sweaters that have been on my laundry room floor for a year. At this point I should probably toss them. The sweaters are dirty and fuzzy so I do not see myself wearing them again. Bet you’re wondering why I never washed them? Aside from the fact...
