ADHD

Gritty Entrepreneurs and ADHD Characteristics

Going “out on your own” requires passion, creativity, and risk-taking, characteristics commonly used to describe individuals who have ADHD. . In fact, as many as 40% of entrepreneurs report having ADHD or executive function difficulties that negatively impacted their school [...]

How to Practice Creativity to Unlock Your Potential

Welcome, parents and students, to the fascinating world of creativity! You may not have thought about creativity in a long time, but I'll tell you why you want to dust off this concept: in today's fast-paced, technology-driven society, creativity has [...]

Stop the ADHD Shame Spiral

Do or someone you love feel perpetually unworthy? Defective? Sorry? Shame haunts people of all ages with ADHD who feel trapped by self-blame. Learn about where it comes from, why it’s harmful, and how to improve emotional health for yourself [...]

Understanding Brain Networks in Inattentive ADHD

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 [...]

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

Parent/Kid Roadmap to School + Homework Success

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

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

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 [...]

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

Motivating Children with ADHD: Understanding the Brain Differences

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

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, [...]

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