The toughest, most persistent challenge in my parenting life might surprise you: it’s shutting my mouth. If you don’t get what I’m saying, you may have found your own biggest challenge, too. As parents, the most important thing you can do for your kids is spend more time with your mouth shut. If you don’t […]
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We’ve all made jokes about our ADHD. A little gallows humor can keep us from getting too down on ourselves. But be careful. Impulsivity, time-blindness, and low self-esteem can create the perfect storm — and a potentially life-threatening situation. ADHD has a dark side, and several studies suggest it increases suicide risk as much as […]
How to stick to your list — even at Target
Some stores can make us spend more than we wanted to, every single time. For me, it’s Target. We all know we should go to these stores with a list — and stick to it. The problem is, that’s easier said than done. Big-box stores entice us to forget our lists and get everything we need […]