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Understanding Brain Networks in Inattentive ADHD

By |2023-12-21T12:09:55-06:00November 1st, 2023|ADHD, Parent Resources, Parenting|

This article is adapted from "ADHD, Inattention Explained" By Janice Rodden, Joel Nigg, Ph.D. Updated on June 29, 2023 on ADDitude.comThe Impact of Brain Networks on Attention in ADHD Why are we doing this AGAIN?!?!? As teachers and parents, it [...]

Parent/Kid Roadmap to School + Homework Success

By |2023-10-24T01:03:58-05:00October 23rd, 2023|ADHD, Elementary School, Executive Functioning Skills, High School, Middle School, Parenting|

Is your family ready for an exciting adventure in the next 30 days? At Yellow Parachute's Quantum Jump, we have created a special roadmap just for you. This roadmap is all about protecting your wellness, developing awareness of and practicing [...]

How to Make Sense of Expectations for Your ADHDer

By |2023-12-18T00:46:45-06:00October 17th, 2023|ADHD, Elementary School, Executive Functioning Skills, High School, Learning How To Learn, Middle School, Parenting|

If you find yourself resonating with the statement, "I don't know if he's lazy, she's just stubborn, or if these things are actually difficult. We are all over the place. We've lost sight of what we should be expecting," rest [...]

How to Train Your ADHD Mind Like an Elite Athlete

By |2023-10-12T10:06:39-05:00October 11th, 2023|ADHD, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery|

Michael Phelps, Tiger Woods, Usain Bolt, Larry Bird, Alex Morgan, and Serena Williams are all accomplished athletes who have focused on developing their mental fortitude, self-assurance, determination, and resilience alongside their physical abilities. They also attribute their success to sports [...]

Motivating Children with ADHD: Understanding the Brain Differences

By |2023-10-03T17:49:12-05:00October 3rd, 2023|ADHD, Elementary School, Executive Functioning Skills, High School, Middle School, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery|

Hey there, parents! 👋 Let's dive into a fascinating topic today: motivation techniques for kids with ADHD. We all know that traditional methods like rewards and consequences may not have the desired effect on our humans with attention deficit disorder. [...]

The Journey of a Climber: Unleashing the Power Within

By |2023-09-26T20:08:26-05:00September 26th, 2023|ADHD, Learning How To Learn, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery|

Imagine you are an avid mountain climber embarking on a treacherous expedition. Your ultimate goal is to conquer the summit, representing personal growth and accomplishment. Along this arduous journey, you encounter various elements that symbolize the relationship between good stress, [...]

For Success: Focus on Possibilities Not Limitations

By |2023-08-30T18:24:04-05:00August 30th, 2023|ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, High School, Middle School, Motivation, Grit, and Self Discovery, Parenting, Teaching|

Happy Back to School! Parents, I hope you enjoy your clean kitchen for a few more hours each day. 😉 A thought for your year ahead 🪂 - ”Open your mind to your possibilities. Then center your identity on your [...]

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