The internet is full of advice for parenting kids with ADHD. Too few people discuss the painful inverse: our own ADHD can make effective parenting a huge challenge. I want to be consistent and level-headed with my kid. Unfortunately, ADHD works directly against me on both fronts. I have a terrible memory. I forget what […]
Category: Parenting
How transitions & sensory stimuli create anxiety for kids with ADHD & ASD
This is a guest post from Jenny Wise of Special Home Educator. The topics she addresses here cover one area of frequent overlap between children with autism and ADHD. I hope you find it enlightening! Even a simple daily activity like boarding the school bus can be intensely upsetting for a child with ADHD or autism. […]
Traveling, ADHD, & holiday chaos: a family survival guide
For ADHD families, the holidays can feel chaotic, stressful, and overwhelming. Those of us who travel for most major holidays wrangle not only with the preparations, but with the disruption of our daily routines. Add children into the mix and the challenges multiply. This year, don’t let holiday travels end in resentment or meltdowns — […]