I noticed early on in my motherhood how food really affected my kids. Feeding my kids healthy food was a thing way before they were diagnosed with ADHD. Now that we are 5 years into a diagnosis, we do our best to follow an ADHD Diet. People often ask me, what do you feed […]
Feeling defeated as an ADHD Parent?. I get it! Riding the roller coaster that is ADHD Parenting is hard. These tips help me get through the rough times and find joy in being a parent to my amazing, ADHD kiddo
Perhaps I should title this post, Parenting Books for the Rest of Us…. as you most likely experience, kids with ADHD just do not fit the mold of most traditional parenting books. It can be so discouraging when your kids do not find success with the advice that pervades the parenting circles….time outs, sticker charts, […]
Summer can be difficult for adhd kiddos – they thrive on structure. I’ve got some great ideas for planning summer with ADHD kids that will make them feel successful while bringing peace and connection to your home.
I know dealing with an ADHD kid is so much more than finding the right products. It takes an enormous amount of patience, compassion, and stamina to raise a kid with ADHD. But truth be told, sometimes I land on something that makes life a little easier. It may lessen fighting, make my kids calmer, […]
Homework battles may be a common occurrence in your household…I know getting homework done with ADHD can be – to say the least-extremely challenging. I have learned a lot – and continue to learn, but I do have some great ADHD homework tips that have really worked for us. Over the past 5 or […]
I’ve written about our amazing weighted blanket before and the fantastic effect it’s had on my son with ADHD. After years of difficult bedtimes and restless nights, we found the best weighted blanket that literally erased my son’s bedtime troubles. I am so happy I purchased our weighted blanket from SensaCalm. I initially chose SensaCalm because […]
You may be familiar with our amazing ADHD natural supplements and the success we’ve had with them. (If not, read this first) But, as we are entering the teen years, it’s harder and harder to get my kids to take the supplements……All to often, I hear “Don’t force me, Not now, Mom!” and sometimes flat out […]
I work very hard to offer really good food to my kids with ADHD. I have observed for a long time now that what they put into their mouths really affects their behavior. I love finding cookbooks that have recipes to suit their needs – high protein, gluten-free, dairy free and super low sugar. While […]
Have you tried any of the “superfoods” that have been getting lots of press lately? I am pretty crazy sometimes about getting really good nutrition into my two boys with ADHD and I love how the superfoods can really add a big boost to just about anything! I’ve tried many of them and for […]