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Are you ever so engrossed in an activity that time seems to stop and nothing can tear you away? Does it ever seem like you… Read More »ADHD Hyperfocus: How to manage this double-edged sword for your health and productivity
With the start of a new year comes an opportunity to pivot. This year, I’m recommending that you eliminate the word ‘failure’ from any description… Read More »Parenting Neurodivergent Kids with a Growth Mindset: How you can take ‘failure’ out of your vocabulary
Happy New Year! As we welcome 2022, it’s natural for most people to consider what worked last year and what you’d like to do differently… Read More »New Year, New Habits, Same ADHD: How to plan for and maintain new habits together, as a family
Inattentive ADHD is one of three types of ADHD (hyperactive-impulsive and combination are the other two types). It is often characterized by difficulties in keeping… Read More »Recognizing Inattentive ADHD: The 5 Most Overlooked Signs and Helpful Tips for Living with Them
In the whirlwind of the holidays, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of the season–connecting with loved ones and giving back. The spirit of… Read More »Giving Experiences and Building Community: Family gifts and activities that boost the holiday spirit
As the holiday season unfolds, my clients and friends express feeling very stressed. Some people have a long list of gifts to buy and wait… Read More »Simplifying the Holiday Season with Your Neurodiverse Family: How to prevent stress and foster joy
Last year in 2020, you might have hosted or attended small holiday gatherings, if any. Some were in-person, and some were virtual. Overall, it was… Read More »Back Together with Gratitude: Managing your emotions and expectations during the holidays
Many people with ADHD think that procrastination is a natural part of having ADHD and, all too often, see themselves as being incapable of getting… Read More »Productive Procrastination and ADHD: How to stop running in place and start tackling your goals
Many parents of ADHD children and teens come into my office and report that nothing really works in terms of discipline and consequences. “My son… Read More »ADHD, Emotional Regulation and Managing Family Conflict: Replacing Time-outs with Time-in or Time-apart