Start with Yourself

Something wrong? Something not working quite right? Things out of kilter? Start by looking at yourself. I learned this the hard way recently. I’ve been having those days (weeks) when I can’t seem to get anything done. I’m lucky if I even move all day. You know those days right? I was depressed and overwhelmed […]

You Need a Mom Cave

Recently HomeGoods put forth the idea that men have “man caves” – places they could go and relax – and that it was time that moms had a cave too. Here is the “official” definition: I happen to agree. Moms are pretty hardworking people; we really need a place to go and relax for a […]

ADHD and Your Health

As women with ADHD, it’s easy for us to neglect our health. We forget appointments and important self care, and we procrastinate about going to the doctor. We can’t afford to be this casual about our health. A couple of weeks ago my 22 year old daughter Caitlin found out that the cyst removed from […]

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 […]

9 Bodacious and Easy Ways to Practice Self Care

Note: One of the newletters that I subscribe to is Christine Kane’s. I thought her message today was relevant to all of us ADD Moms and I have her permission to reprint it here. I hope you enjoy it. 9 Bodacious (and Easy) Ways to Practice Self-Care by Christine Kane Just as there was a […]

Beauty and ADHD

Did you know that women with ADHD are more beautiful than women who don’t have ADHD? Actually, that’s not true. I made that up. Sorry. 🙂 What is true is that low self esteem and depression can often accompany ADHD, and that can often be as obvious as the nose on your face, at least […]