Tough Times

There are times in every ADD Moms life when things get really tough. It might be because of outside situations beyond your control or it might be because of your ADHD symptoms. Usually it’s a combination of both. When something unexpected happens – a loved one gets ill, a job layoff, some unexpected repairs or […]

Let Go

I don’t know about you, but I seem to have a knack for throwing out things that I need and holding onto stuff that I don’t. When my husband Mark and I were first married, I was so excited about having a joint checking account that I spent several hours one afternoon destroying all of […]

Take a Moment

You know those Twix commercials where the person gets caught in an awkward moment and takes a bite of the candy to have a moment to think? Well, it turns out that taking a moment is a good idea sometimes. Those of us with ADHD have times when we could use a moment or two. […]

Household Notebooks

Do you have a household notebook? In case you didn’t know, many women use a household notebook to keep things running smoothly at home. It can contain many things, but most often it has a family calendar, a list of contacts, a list of daily and weekly chores, and a section for menu planning. Some […]

Does ADHD Make You Look Fat?

If you’re one of those size 2 ADD Moms, feel free to skip this article. But if losing weight is a challenge for you, you might be interested to know that your ADHD is part of the problem. Consider some of the typical symptoms of ADHD: impulsive behavior, lack of focus, poor planning skills and […]

The Paper Chase

The amount of paper that comes into our home each day and the amount that we have to manage can easily and quickly become overwhelming. A good filing system can help you store and find those important papers that might otherwise get lost. Of course, you have to start with a good, efficient filing system […]