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 […]
Do your kids whine and complain about homework? Do small assignments take an hour to complete? Then read on!! I wanted to share an absolute life saver for any family struggling with homework time. I started using the Time Timer for homework this year and it has completely turned homework time around for us! What’s […]
To be honest, I was a little afraid to hit PUBLISH for this post. It might be a bit controversial-this topic can push people’s buttons. I know I am way in the minority when it comes to kids and phones – my 10 and 12 year olds do not have phones. Most of my kids’ […]
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 Three 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, I am constantly reminded of the passage of time. […]
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 […]
This is Part One 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 […]
Do you ever put out creative invitations for your kids to explore? If you haven’t tried one yet, start with something easy and enticing, like this Emoji Rock Painting Invitation. Look at it like a little experiment and see what happens. What is an invitation, you ask? An invitation is simply gathering a few simple […]
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 […]