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 […]
If you are familiar with our ADHD Story (Parts 1 and 2 ) you know that I have tried many things to treat my sons’ ADHD and found most success with a variety of natural treatments. While we love eating healthy foods, taking high quality supplements and getting lots of exercise, we have most […]
If you read my first post on The Best Breakfasts for ADHD, you’ll know I prioritize a high protein breakfast (with some good fats thrown in)for my two boys with ADHD. I know that the protein and fats help my kids to stay focused and ready to learn. I also love breakfasts that can be […]
This is part Two of our ADHD Story and our journey from treating ADHD with medications to 100% natural ADHD remedies. If you haven’t read Part One of Our ADHD Story, I’d start there. This post will make more sense with the backstory and there’s lots of good learning from my mistakes in Part One, too. […]
This is the first installment of a two part series about our journey from ADHD medication to 100% natural remedies for ADHD.You’ll find a link to Part Two at the end of this post. (Warning, this is me getting really vulnerable!) Everyone’s ADHD story is different. And yet, there are many, many common threads between […]
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 […]