I try to make parenting only one facet of this blog, but as adults with ADHD, many of us also parent children with ADHD. If you’d like some more information, Understood.org is hosting a free, all-day, live web event tomorrow. As part of Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Dyslexia Awareness Month, Understood.org is raising awareness and empowering parents […]
Category: Parenting
What’s it like to homeschool a child with ADHD?
Some kids with ADHD are lucky enough to thrive in school. The concrete expectations and structure compensate for their executive functioning weaknesses. Others struggle mightily just to sit at a desk. I recently caught up with my lovely friend Meg to talk about homeschool. Meg runs her own business in addition to caring for three children, […]
Why you need to stop putting yourself last
If you’re a parent with ADHD, it’s easy — maybe even automatic — to put yourself last. I’m not always flush with well-focused energy. Sometimes I think I owe it all to my family. Because I’m always behind on something, I never feel like I’ve earned time for myself. The problem is, time for ourselves […]