ADHD and flexible thinking don't always go together. It's a complicated equation. ADHD + negative self-talk + wonky EFs = not-so-flexible thinking. But if you think about it, Flexible thinking isn't easy for anyone. Take for example Kim Kardashian's recent comments...
Now that my son is older I think about holiday traditions, not gifts. I know you're bored and burned out on Covid and being stuck with your people 24/7. People are buying so much crap in the middle of a pandemic and an economic downturn FedEx can't keep up. Your inbox...
There are moms, and then there are Moms with ADHD. Anyone who tells you being a mom is sunshine and rainbows all the time is either lying or delusional. Only other moms with ADHD can truly understand the complexity of our situation. There have been some really...
It is not uncommon to encounter kids with ADHD and ODD. Up to 40% of children diagnosed with ADHD also are diagnosed with oppositional defiant disorder. Source If we're being honest, I know a ton of adults with ADHD who lean into oppositional behavior as well....
In the midst of our current public health crisis and cultural conflict, building empathy in children has become more important than ever. First things first - sympathy and empathy are not** the same thing. My son, who is both ADHD and high functioning autistism, has...
Seting boundaries in your parenting is just as important as learning to set clear, kind boundaries in all of your relationships. Even before I started this blog I was obsessed with parenting. I read as many books as I could get my hands on while I was pregnant. Like...
Shifting from conflict to calm is quite difficult after approximately fifteen weeks of togetherness. It's summer. I have ADHD, my child has ADHD, and summer camp is currently closed. Temperatures are rising faster than a helium balloon around here. While carrying...
When things are going off the rails, give your child a redo. No wait, give your child (and yourself) a redo. THAT is where the magic is. Yes, your child will occasionally act like caged animal and embarrass you in public, or behind you while in the middle of a zoom...
Teaching children with ADHD about consequences is tricky business. As a parent with ADHD I have trouble recalling my past learning experiences and applying them, so I know damn well my child has is even harder. According to the authors of Parenting with Love and...
Teaching children about compromise is more important now than ever. You and I are at home trying to wear all the hats. We are mothers, partners, parents, teachers, and community organizers. Soon we will be camp directors for the summer. I don't know about you, but my...
