AD/HD Communication Gaps

I had an experience yesterday that challenged not only the way I think but how I do certain things. I was learning something new, and having a hard time. I was frustrated and feeling stupid. So much so that at one point I actually felt the need to point out that I really was a […]

Your To-Do List for Today

Just 2 things… Find a way to recognize your AD/HD kid’s intelligence today regardless of what else is going on. Sometimes they need that. Spend 15 minutes today trying to learn something that you find challenging or frustrating. Try asking the IT guy to explain something to you, or do some of your kid’s homework. […]

Exciting AD/HD News

I have some exciting news for all of us in the AD/HD community, and especially for those of you who live in WASHINGTON state. A new website is on the horizon, and it comes courtesy of the people who make Focalin XR, an ADD medication. The purpose of the site is to share a series […]

ADHD and Reading

The whole process of reading has been on my mind lately; probably because I’ve had a number of people asking questions about reading difficulty. I thought that I would put together some suggestions about improving reading ability, as well as mentioning some possible causes. When children learn to read, they go through a process that […]

Are We Having Fun Yet?

I got a great chance a couple of weeks ago to listen to Dr. Ned Hallowell teach a teleclass called “Unwrapping the Gift of the AD/HD Mind” at ADD Resources. For those of you who don’t know, Dr. Hallowell is one of the foremost authorities in the country when it comes to Attention Deficit Disorder. […]

AD/HD Sensitivity

Lately, my two daughters have been emotionally tag-teaming their poor old over-stressed mother. I’m sure that’s not their intent, but the effect is the same. Did someone say drama? These girls are Oscar worthy. That topic, however, is for another day. I bring it up because thinking about my daughters and their recent behavior led […]