ADHD Fun
The other day while twittering, I met someone new. His name is Chris and he writes a blog about ADHD called Hunter in a Farmer’s World. He’s sort of an ADD Dad, and you should check him out. He has a great style of writing. The other day while chatting, I mentioned to Chris that […]
Divorce and ADHD
There was an excellent article today in the Monterey County Herald about divorce rates among parents of children who have ADHD. A recent study done by Brian Wymbs and William Pelham and published in The Journal of Clinical and Consulting Psychology found that the divorce rate of parents with an ADHD child was 22.7% versus […]
Meditation and ADHD
Did you know that meditation is beneficial for ADHD symptoms and the ADHD brain? Studies have shown that as little as 10-20 minutes of meditation a day can help relieve stress, clear the mind, and improve focus when practiced regularly. Think about what your brain must look like on any given day. Is it bouncing […]
ADHD or Lack of Attention?
I read an article recently on Health that discussed adult ADHD. The article was called “Attention Sappers: 5 Reasons You Can’t Concentrate”. The article pointed out that the lifestyle of many adults these days is contributing to their forgetfulness and lack of attention. Things like technology, lack of sleep, not enough exercise, stress, and job […]
Focus and Setting Goals
Focus is a big word for ADDers, mainly because we struggle with maintaining it. We’re easily distracted, remember? Carrie Wilkerson (the person I want to be when I grow up) wrote a really wonderful series of blog posts last year around the theme of focus. Carrie, aka The Barefoot Executive, writes mostly for women who […]
Does Your Child Qualify for Free Tutoring?
I was recently contacted by Connie Stack, founder and co-creator of Free NCLB Tutoring, Inc. She asked me to help her inform parents of the free tutoring benefit that is part of the No Child Left Behind Act. Connie says that while over 4 million kids were eligible to participate in the program in the […]