Power Moms Unite

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a million times, families with ADHD have to be expert apologizers!  Impulsive behavior just naturally leads to quick tempers, misinterpreted situations, speaking before editing, and acting before reviewing.  Learn how to apologize.  Teach your kids how to effectively apologize- it will be a lifelong gift!
Body Posture. [...]

I have a lot of kids- and a lot of kids with special needs, so this problem may be unique to me, but I struggle to keep track of where I am in the process of raising my children.  There are times that I am very overwhelmed by how many needs they each have or [...]

What are you doing today?  It is this simple statement that gets many of us planning our day.  Too often, however, we forget to share our plans with those with whom we live and work.  Problems arise when what we intent to do, conflicts with the plans of those around us!  This includes spouses, co-workers, [...]

It’s hard to get somewhere if you don’t know where you are going. Kids with ADHD have executive functioning deficits. In plain language, this means it is hard for them to evaluate their abilities, set goals, or execute a plan. They need to be explicitly taught the skills associated with goal setting, so [...]

Accept differences, Be genuine,
Count your blessings, Dream,
Experiment, Forgive, Give thanks,
Harm no one, Imagine more,
Jettison anger, Keep a sense of humor, Love deeply,
Manage your issues, Nurture hope, Open your mind, Pursue wisdom,
Quiet doubt, Rethink approaches, Simplify, Teach generosity,
Understand, Value truth, Win graciously, eXercise,
Yearn to collaborate, Zealously advocate.

1. ADHD is a medical condition, in which the body reabsorbs the chemical messenger between brain cells too quickly.
2. ADHD makes it easier to act without thinking about the consequences (that can be good or bad, depending on whether you are driving your bike, speaking in front of a [...]