Have you ever had a pair of shoes that you LOVED!? The fit, the style, everything was perfect but they were loved so much that they lost their sparkle. Maybe you take them to a cobbler or bust out that shoe polish and start buffing away until they regain their shine. Occupational Therapist, Cobbler to… Continue reading Why OT as ADHD Therapy?
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How my Daughter’s Tics Made me Brave
She was only two years old when I noticed she wouldn't stop squinting. She kept doing it over and over and over again. It had gotten to the point where others were noticing too. I remember so clearly the day my in-laws asked, "What's wrong with her eyes?" I booked a doctors appointment the next… Continue reading How my Daughter’s Tics Made me Brave
5 Ways to Enjoy Summer with your ADHDer
Anyone else feeling the anxiety of those last few weeks of school? Not only is our calendar booked almost every single night with baseball games, Open House, choir performances and on and on...but the open ended days of summer loom on the horizon. Don't get me wrong I love summer just as much as the… Continue reading 5 Ways to Enjoy Summer with your ADHDer
A Mother’s Day Letter to a Mom of an ADHD Kiddo
Is this not the motherhood you had envisioned? Not the picture perfect life you aspired to? When you first held your baby in your arms, I bet you couldn't imagine the struggles you would face each day to just get your family out the door each morning.
Is Musical.ly Safe for your Kid?
Musical.ly has become an obsession for my daughter. It has become an obsession for her friends too. As a mom I'm concerned about her safety on this social media site but I don't want her to become socially isolated by restricting her from it completely.
Here’s a Quick Way to Head Off Homework Headaches….Take 2
Homework …ugh Homework!!! It’s not a fun topic in any household but if you throw in ADHD or some other learning disability it can go from bad to worse. QUICKLY. I get it. My little guy is only 6 but already the homework headaches have begun. He has not been diagnosed with ADHD but we […]
The Secret about Anxiety (and It’s Link to ADHD)
There's this really cool train museum not far from where we live. Inside there's a kids area with the most elaborate train table setup I've ever seen. About 5 years ago, when Pickles was only 5, we found ourselves there to meet a playgroup on a very rainy day. The place was PACKED!! Suddenly she… Continue reading The Secret about Anxiety (and It’s Link to ADHD)
10 Ways to Prepare for Your Road Trip: ADHD Style
We are about to take off for Spring Break. So ROAD TRIPS are on my mind. As a kid my parents would take us on epic road trips traveling all across the country for weeks on end. These always made for the best memories (and stories). I’m not sure my family is quite up to… Continue reading 10 Ways to Prepare for Your Road Trip: ADHD Style
Here’s a Quick Way to Head Off Homework Headaches
Homework …ugh Homework!!! It’s not a fun topic in any household but if you throw in ADHD or some other learning disability it can go from bad to worse. QUICKLY. I get it. My little guy is only 6 but already the homework headaches have begun. He has not been diagnosed with ADHD but we… Continue reading Here’s a Quick Way to Head Off Homework Headaches