Why do so many parents drive their kids to school? They think it’s faster.I mean, it has to be faster, right?You drive faster than the bus, you don’t stop to pick up other kids—so you must get there sooner. Not really. Yes, you’re driving faster than the bus. But what you’re not accounting for is…
Middle School Ready for ADHDers When a client asked how to get their ADHD child ready for middle school, it got me thinking, so many parents are about to face this shift and have no idea how big it really is. Middle school is a BIG shift not just for your kid, but for you…
April Showers bring May Flowers Prepare now for what you want later. Let’s create some actionable ideas that will flower in the next month or two. Let’s start with some basics that get brushed past with most goal setting advice. What is a goal? A goal is the object of a person’s ambition or…
Build the bridge to your destination Because our society has convinced us that we are lesser than or weak if we ask for help for emotional issues we rarely reach out. But if you have a physical goal you are celebrated for seeking guidance and support. If you have a physical goal like lifting weights…
You are here! I love those maps, don’t you? There is no judgement, question, or explaining how you got there; just the simple fact of your location. You are where you are regardless of what came before or what comes next. Do you know where you are? Are you where you want to be? If…
Steal some time for your mental health 9 easy ways to sneak mindfulness into your busy schedule Multiple studies have shown mindfulness, meditation, personal time, whatever you want to call it, can do amazing things like: reduce stress 1, reduce inflammation in chronic inflammatory conditions 2, reduce anxiety symptoms and improve coping 3, help reduce…
New years resolutions got you down? Here’s a tip: Now here’s a key part of this plan, when you forget to put your keys in their new spot you are not allowed to get mad at yourself, not even a little. I guarantee you, you are far more motivated by positive reinforcement than beating yourself…
It seems that the hardest part of parenting ADHD is that it looks so different than mainstream or neurotypical parenting. The books written on How to Parent just don’t apply when you kid is wired differently. The biggest difference I have noticed in how ADHDers are parented is that the support systems need to stay…
“The part of your brain that keeps replaying the incident isn’t a bad part. It thinks, in its not so helpful way, that it is protecting you from that happening again.” Declare independence from emotional baggage It’s nearly July and we will be celebrating our nation’s independence. Let’s create a reason to celebrate independence from…
Summer solstice is fast approaching, it is a time to play and enjoy the longer days. What are you going to do to play more? The value of play is hugely underrated in our society, but according to the science you need to get back in the game! Humans are the only species that retains…
“How can you tell the difference? Scared + excited are energized feelings that feel light and free. Dread, on the other hand, is an energy-sucking feeling, it feels heavy, like you are trying to run in deep mud.” Happy March! Happy March! I love the beginning of spring when the tiny sprouts pop up…
How do you spend your emotional money? Think of your actions and reactions as emotional money. You only have so much in the bank. How much of your hard earned money do you want to spend on any one thing, person or event. Is that rude clerk really worth spending any of your emotional…