Sometimes — maybe even most times — we don’t realize we’re making a scene until it’s too late. Many ADHD adults are plagued by emotional reactivity, impulsive outbursts, and overreactions. Dr. Michele Novotni, author of What does everybody else know that I don’t?: Social skills help for adults with ADHD, describes this behavior as “ready, fire, […]
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Book Review: Duct Tape Parenting
Do you yearn for less chaos, more connectedness, and a more fulfilling life with your children? Duct Tape Parenting: A Less Is More Approach to Raising Respectful, Responsible, and Resilient Kids might turn your current parenting philosophy on its head. Or it could reaffirm what you’ve always believed but never translated to reality. Reading a parenting book may feel […]
The power of split-second mindfulness
While writing my cool ADHD mom post last week, I found several pages of tips for us ADHD parents. However, as I opened tab after tab in my browser, I noticed a gaping hole. Enough with the cleaning and organizing tips. What about those larger-than-life emotions? Some people go so far as to claim ADHD […]