Sometimes — maybe even most times — ADHDers don’t realize we’re making a scene until it’s too late. This can humiliate and infuriate our spouses, especially at social functions. Other couples look like the perfect team, sending and receiving signals on their own frequency. They save each other from discomfort rather than tossing each other […]
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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 — […]
How Gmail’s helpful features sabotage people with ADHD.
I have a passion for organizing and I swear by an empty email inbox. This might lead you to assume I love Gmail. It has a ton of great features to help us keep incoming messages under control. We have the Priority Inbox, the new(ish) snooze feature, and the categories to sort our inbox into […]