In this blog, I will share personal stories about how I have been impacted by ADHD as a parent. I will tell you what I wish I had done differently too. There is no simple answer or fix with ADHD. It’s complicated, just like people. We’re all different. I will also share about my successes. […]
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5 Simple Ways to Reduce Your Child’s Exposure to Toxins
Did you know that one of the suspected reasons for the increase in ADHD is exposure to toxins? In my last blog entitled, Is ADHD Truly on the Rise?, I share the suspected reasons for the rise in ADHD, such as early exposure to environmental toxins. I wish I’d known these things when my son […]
Is ADHD Truly on the Rise? If Yes, Why?
I get asked these two questions all the time. I understand. As parents, we need to make sure we’re getting accurate information, particularly when it impacts the decisions we make about our children. The answer to the first question is a resounding yes. In the late 1990’s, about 3-6 percent of school-aged kids received an […]
What If My Child’s Area Of Brilliance Is Gaming? Should I Support It Anyway?
What is ADHD brilliance anyway? Simply stated, ADHD brilliance is the part of each ADHD person that naturally shines. When I think of the ADHDers in my life, most are highly creative, quick-humored, spontaneous, playful people who have a magical touch in life that is hard to put into words. Think Peter Pan, Jim Carey, […]
“Why’d She Have to Graffiti My Desk?”: When Learning Supports Backfire
When my son, William, was in 3rd grade, his teacher, Mrs. Carter, called me at home one evening. She wondered what we did to help William complete tasks. Did we use checklists? Incentive charts? “We’ve tried about everything since kindergarten,” I said, trying to think quickly. Even though I was a child psychologist, anxiety clouded […]
“My Heart Hurts”: The Power of Hearing Your Child Versus Cheering for Your Child
My son, Will, said this exact statement in middle school one evening as he lay face down on his bed. We had gone to see his long-time psychiatrist, Dr. Michaels, earlier that week to discuss medication. During the appointment, Will acted the same as always; fidgety, but self-assured. Will explained to Dr. Michaels that he […]
“I Want to Stop Talking but I Can’t”: Five Ways for Teachers to address Hyperactivity without Shaming the Student
This is the exact statement my son, William, uttered when my husband and I asked him to zip his lips in his kindergarten classroom. His teacher had flagged me down in the hallway earlier that day. “He talks all day long,” she explained, wide-eyed. “Is he like that at home?” “Yes,” I explained, holding back […]
