The 15 Minute Sweep

Do you remember the movie “The Stepmom“? There was a scene in that movie that was a revelation for me. No, not when Susan Sarandon’s character found out she had cancer or when she realized she was going to have to accept Julia Roberts character as her children’s step-mom. Nope. It was when she had […]

Sleep Deprivation or ADHD?

I recently read an article in the New York Times written by Vatsal G. Thakkar, a clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. The article, titled “Diagnosing the Wrong Deficit” explores the possibility that some individuals diagnosed as having ADHD are actually sleep deprived. I’ve actually been diagnosed with sleep deprivation […]

Fish Oil for ADHD

Today’s post is a guest post from Rita Baldini at All Treatment. Growing awareness of the potential risks of prescription drugs like Ritalin and Adderall for ADHD have left parents searching for natural treatments. In particular, one of the most discussed alternatives comes in the form of Omega-3 fatty acids. Studies have shown that many […]

A Serenity Room

My friend JayDee has what she calls a serenity room. It’s a space she created just for herself. She plans on using it when she’s having a bad day or just needs some alone time. Truthfully? I told her to take a picture of herself and put it where her husband will see it now […]

How Essential Oils Can Help ADHD

Edited 1/22/19. Please note that there are many good essential oils out there. See this article for more information. Pure therapeutic grade essential oils, like doTERRA can be useful in treating ADHD symptoms because they contain small (natural) chemical components that can cross the blood – brain barrier and directly treat the brain. Lavender, for instance, […]

The Back Up Plan

When you have ADHD, it’s always important to have a back up plan, especially for those things that give you extra trouble. If you’re always running out of socks or underwear or towels before you can get to the laundry, then maybe it makes sense to buy extra of those items. And maybe you should […]