Yesterday marked the official start of gardening season here in Baltimore. While some may gripe about the return of weeding and mowing, it comes not a moment too soon for me. Remember what I said about exercising through play? If that doesn’t float your boat, or if you lack age-appropriate playmates, try gardening. Whenever I […]
Author: Jaclyn Paul
Don’t forget to play
It’s no secret that physical exercise provides acute relief from ADHD symptoms. While it probably won’t replace stimulant medication for most people, it provides many similar effects. So why aren’t we all in great shape? Well, exercise can be boring. It’s another habit to maintain, task to complete, and commitment to fulfill. It requires motivation to […]
Do what works
It’s so easy to nag, demand, berate, or give up on our ADHD loved ones. I mean, really, how hard is it to… get home from work on time? stay sitting at the table for dinner? stop picking fights? keep track of your keys? take out the trash? Before I go on, let me tell […]