This is Part Two of Seven in my Connecting with Kids Series. Join my email list to receive a special copy of all 7 posts with additional material, right to your inbox when the series is completed. As my kids are growing up at light speed in front of my eyes, I am constantly reminded […]
We have always been a snacky bunch, but as my boys get older, and I get smarter, I am a bit more fussy about the snacks I buy for my family. In fact, my requirements for snacks are quite stringent. I know that what goes in to my boys’ bodies significantly affects their […]
It can be such a gut wrenching decision to put your child on prescription medication for ADHD…I know. I have been there. We have tried a bunch of ADHD meds, all with little success. If I’m honest, I have to be thankful that the prescription meds have not really worked – because it has […]
Navigating a healthy lunch that your kids will actually eat can be difficult for any kid. But for kids with ADHD, what you pack in a lunch can make or break their afternoon. If you are like me and have realized how much food can effect your ADHD kid, you may be trying to prepare […]
When my oldest son was first diagnosed with ADHD, I immersed myself into researching the best things for him. The best food, the best exercises, the best supplements, the best things to say, as well as the best books to read on the subject. Needless to say, I have learned a lot over the […]
Dealing with ADHD can fall somewhere between a winding road and a hair-raising roller coaster. I feel for families who have had sleep problems like ours and I love to share whats working for us. We’ve found the best weighted blanket for ADHD. My son has had great success using a weighted blanket for ADHD […]
Getting a kid with ADHD to go to sleep can be extremely challenging. Their mind and body may still be racing. One of my kids, in particular can have a real problem going to sleep. He tells me “sleep is boring, Mom!.” For kids with ADHD, the transition times can be difficult and bedtime certainly […]
I have become a little nutrition obsessed lately. With trying to find natural options for my son with ADHD and hoping to shed some pounds myself, I have been voraciously reading about nutrition. I have come across many great articles, but I have found one must read article for moms about sugar. I read countless […]
As a parent of a kid with ADHD, there are many things that overwhelm me when it comes to making choices for my child. Nutrition and supplements have been something we have worked on for years. We keep tweaking our plan of attack -now we are gluten, corn and nearly sugar free. I have […]