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 [...]
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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Teaching (and Learning) Emotional Regulation You can’t teach your child calming strategies when you are triggered yourself. Based on an Article By Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D. You know that parenting meme that's been doing the rounds recently, using Toy Story [...]
Adapted from a LinkedIn Article by Kalindi Jog Winter's chill and Holiday Spirit make the warmth of family, good food, and crackling fires even more magical. It's a time to slow down to appreciate simple things, reminding us that [...]
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 [...]
It was the Night before Christmas... How do you react when you hear those familiar opening lines, "It was the night before Christmas and all through the house...?" Does it make you burst into laughter because in your family, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
