Meals: Planning Ahead

Note: This is an old post and the Lifeskills Planner is no longer available. However, you can get a free copy of my meal planner, plus 2 grocery shopping lists and more in the Library. Just fill out the form at the bottom of this page. Today is Thursday, the day I do my meal […]

Look for the Pain

As ADD Moms, we have a lot to do. There is a house to keep and people to take care of and lots of other things in between. And when you have ADHD, all of that – or even some of that – can be overwhelming. It’s no fun to clean the house, especially when […]

ADHD and Forgetfulness

Forgetfulness is sort of a hallmark of ADHD, don’t you think? That and an inability to focus are the things people most often associate with it. So how come we’re so forgetful? Well, there are a few reasons. First, our problems with Executive Function can add to our difficulty remembering the things we are supposed […]

Executive Function

When you get a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (in any of it’s forms) you might also find out that you have poor executive functioning. Executive function refers to the brain’s ability to manage more than one thing at a time. Think of yourself as a large company with many functions and departments. Your brain […]

Good Habits: The Key to Everything

As women with Attention Deficit Disorder, we have trouble getting things done. And it isn’t just the things on our to do list, it’s everything. People who do not have ADHD don’t understand that. They don’t understand why the simplest little things can trip us up. Why is it so hard to get into the […]

ADD Moms Lifeskills Planner

It’s here! It’s finally here! For years I’ve searched for the perfect planner that would help me keep my life in order. I never found anything that worked as well as I wanted, so I decided to make my own. And now it’s here – my Lifeskills Planner – tailored to the needs of ADD […]