…a careful balance of accepting a child just they way he is and encouraging him to grow into all that he can be.
- Elisa Morgan & Carol Kuykendall
Striking this balance can be difficult, when your child’s behaviors trigger your own fear for your child’s ability to be successful, and your own memories of being a child. We hear what our own parents and teachers taught us about...
- Paul Tillich.
As adults with ADHD, we often use our intuition to achieve success in our business relationships. At home however, over-flexing our intuition muscle, can lead to hurt feelings. We can jump to conclusions before a family member has conveyed their feelings or opinions. Take the time to really listen to what your family is saying, be fully present. Avoid creating your response as they talk,...
To create your family’s homework box, start with a lidded plastic shoe box or discarded cigar box. (You can purchase cigar boxes
rather cheaply at local cigar stores). I recommend a wooden box over a plastic shoe box, as cigar boxes have attached lids that make them difficult to misplace and they holds up against the heavy use this box will get. A lid is needed to discourage use of the box as a dumping ground for...
You all did it! You made it through a week of school- a week of coaching, encouraging, cheerleading, driving, organizing, socializing- phew! It’s friday! This weekend, exhale. Make some time for yourself- the caregiver:
Read a magazine.
Take a bubble bath.
Take a hike.
Go for a bike ride.
Garden.
Build something- make a craft, if that’s your thing.
Visit a museum.
Go out to dinner with close...
If they haven’t started already, they are coming….”Back-To-School Nights.” It’s a time to get to know the teacher, learn about school and classroom policies and procedures, and get a sense of things for yourself. Make the most of this night. Get your questions answered; network with other parents (look for the parents of the child, your child mentions frequently, exchange contact...
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