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’ve written about smartphones before…..we are pretty stringent in our household about screens for our two boys with ADHD. I saw the negative effects screens had on my kids very early on with TV and videos. As they get older and the screens get smaller, I have been adamant about really promoting responsible smartphone use […]
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 […]
A lovely reader asked me a question about building frustration tolerance in kids with ADHD. My response to her got so long that I decided to create a whole post about frustration tolerance. It really got me thinking about how easily frustrated my own ADHD kids can get at times. To an outsider, I often […]