Bedtime can be a bit of a crazy time – especially for kids with ADHD who have a hard time with transitions and settling down in general. Having a bedtime routine in place is crucial. The benefits of bedtime routines are many. They give predictability to your night and kids are comforted in knowing […]
Yummy Date Walnut Bars (Grain free and Dairy free!) These Date Walnut Bars are a new favorite around here! With just four ingredients, this recipe is so easy you can even fudge on the amounts and still come up with something delish. I love snacks for my kids that come from real ingredients and skip […]
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 ADHD and […]
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 […]
It’s late. You thought your kiddo would be asleep by now. You’ve heard them go to the bathroom about 5 times. They’ve yelled at their brother twice. You’ve called up to them, “Good night, honey!”, although now it’s not sounding so nice. There’s been several trips up to give more kisses and reassure them […]
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 known for a long time that sugar is one of the foods to avoid for a hyperactive child, but I didn’t know just how bad sugar really is. I read countless articles and books and watched movies(like this, this and this one) about nutrition, but this article and the embedded video about sugar, by Katie […]