ADD Moms: Basic Care

I get a lot of emails from moms, especially new moms who are trying to balance taking care of their children, running a house, and managing their ADHD symptoms. So if that description fits you (or even if it doesn’t) here are some tips for you: Any change in your life can throw you off […]

Iron for ADHD

Did you know that taking iron (ferritin) supplements can be beneficial for people with ADHD if their iron levels are low? A recent French study found that 84% of children between the ages of 4 – 14 who had been diagnosed with ADHD had significantly low iron levels. Iron is an essential element in helping […]

ADHD and Added Pounds

Did you know that if you have ADHD, it might be more difficult for you to lose weight? Sad, but true. The same difficulties that you have focusing on the task at hand or sticking with a project until it’s complete can also throw you off track when it comes to dieting. Although it might […]

ADHD: Beyond Medication

You and your ADHD do not exist in a vacuum. Just like almost everything else in your life, your ADHD is affected by all kinds of other factors like diet, exercise, sleep, stress level and more. Whether or not you choose to take medication to help you with your ADHD symptoms, you can also do […]

Paying Attention to You

I haven’t posted here in a while. First my laptop died, and then I got a really bad chest cold that just knocked the stuffing out of me. There is a saying that you may have heard – something about how the Universe gently nudges you in the right direction, but if you don’t listen, […]

Dinner with ADD

Yes, even those of us with ADHD have dinner most days. And those of us who are ADD Moms not only eat it, we have to plan for it and then prepare it too. Do you have a plan for dinner each day? Or are you the way my mom was? Every day about 2 […]