ADHD

How Fidgeting Helps Your Brain Focus

Are you looking for ways to sharpen your focus and increase productivity? Research suggests that even small physical activities, like fidgeting, can have a significant impact on the brain's ability to concentrate and pay attention. Physical activity, such as fidgeting, [...]

By |2024-03-18T22:19:35-05:00March 18th, 2024|ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, Uncategorized|

Does Music Focus or Distract Your ADHD Brain?

Based on an article featured in ADDitude on May 20, 2022 Music has a profound impact on the ADHD brain, offering a unique blend of structure and stimulation that can enhance focus and cognitive function. While background noise may [...]

Leaning into Neurodiversity as an Identity – Not Something to be Fixed

Neurodiversity celebration week is one month away! What are we celebrating? Neurodiversity describes the idea that people experience and interact with the world around them in many different ways; there is no one "right" way of thinking, learning, and [...]

By |2024-02-15T10:58:37-06:00February 15th, 2024|ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, Parenting|

3 Benefits of Emotional Regulation I’ve Learned From the Passengers’ Seat

Your Rollercoaster of Emotions Happiness. Sadness. Disgust. Fear. Surprise. Anger. Emotions come in all shapes and sizes, don't they? You may already know that your emotions can vary greatly throughout the day. Especially when you are hungry, angry, tired, [...]

Empowering Note Taking Guide for Teen ADHDers

The Note Taking Guide for Teens with ADHD High school demands top-notch study strategies, time-management tools, and organization skills. In the spirit of tackling one key area at a time, use these ideas to identify and overcome common ADHD challenges [...]

By |2024-01-31T12:09:38-06:00January 31st, 2024|ADHD, Executive Functioning Skills, High School|

Executive Function Skills: Magical Unicorns of Success

Executive Functions Skills. They’re magical unicorns when we can figure out what they are and how they fit into our dynamic day-to-day life. But when we think of ways in which we can strengthen and improve EFs in our children, [...]

12 Quirks You Didn’t Know Where ADHD Related

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. My kids have said it's like having a circus in your brain, complete with clowns and acrobats - especially when you want to concentrate. We [...]

Why “Sleeping Tight” Should Be One of Your Biggest Intentions in 2024

Getting quality sleep is crucial for everyone, so make it a goal for 2024. Why? Just like eating nutritious food, drinking water, and moving your body regularly, sleep plays a vital role in mental and physical health and well-being. [...]

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