I’ve resisted seeking parenting help for my son plenty of times. Shouldn’t I have my sh*t together by now? I’m an ADHD specialist for goodness’ sake. The truth is that navigating ADHD is not a one-person job. Supporting someone with ADHD is tricky business. For one, ADHD shows up differently in each child. It also presents […]
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You’ve Got To Flow With It
“I just want to be healthy about it,”I told my writing partner, Amy, as I scribbled my goals on a piece of notebook paper: – Exercise five days a week – Breathe – Garden – No alcohol Amy looked at me from across the table through her turquoise circular glasses, the bottom half of her […]
A Proven Secret To Helping ADHD Children Succeed
In early November, I presented at the 2020 national conference for Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD). One highlight of the conference was listening the keynote speaker, Dr. John Ratey, summarize his research about the link between exercise and enhanced brain functioning, particularly in children, adolescents and adults with ADHD. His research […]
8 Recommendations for Parents Navigating the Special Needs Journey
This post was originally published on Substack My friend Stephanie (Steph) Deer is the kind of person who greets you with a smile even if she’s been up all night with a sick child, had a flat tire on the way to the office, and trudged through deep snow to meet with you. Self-pity is […]
