An interaction I had with my three-year-old a couple months ago blew me away. I should’ve been delighted. Instead, I felt deeply sad. And I knew I couldn’t say a thing. We’d talked about his books before. He had too many to fit on his shelves. One day, he looked at me and said, “Mommy, […]
Tag: self-control
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 […]
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 […]