Change

In the past two weeks, I have: Dog sat for a very big, energetic dog Had weekend houseguests Welcomed my youngest daughter Caitlin back home due to some changes in her relationships – along with all of her clothes and “stuff” – which is everywhere. Literally. I’ve also got out of town guests coming for […]

Are You Taking Care of You?

You know, as an ADD Mom, it’s vitally important that you take good care of yourself, including your ADHD. All moms are good at putting themselves last, but if you have ADHD, you owe it to yourself and your family to make yourself a priority. When you are tired, run down and stressed, your ADHD […]

How ADD Are You?

One of the frustrating things about ADHD is the way it changes on you. Some days are pretty good and others are anything but. You know how sometimes you get a cold and it just knocks you on your butt for weeks? And then sometimes you get a cold and it’s just a case of […]

From Start To?

Did you know that you should never paint a wooden ladder? And that you should never misuse or abuse it? I’m not sure how you can abuse a ladder, but I’m pretty sure I never would. I know all these interesting facts about ladders because there has been a wooden ladder in my downstairs bathroom […]

Exercise and ADHD

Did you know that exercise has been proven to have positive effects on ADHD symptoms? It’s been proven by research scientists. Exercise, especially cardio – that gets the heart pumping – has been shown to elevate the levels of dopamine and norepinephrine in the brain. These chemicals monitor external stimuli and our responses to them. […]

The Zen of ADHD

In my continuing series about alternative treatments for ADHD, we’ve talked about things like diet, vitamins and herbs. There are, however, other therapies that can have a positive effect on ADHD symptoms. I call these the Zen of ADHD, because they are about quieting the mind and focusing. Meditation is an excellent practice to develop […]