I am always looking for ways to keep organized. I’ve used a lot of planners over the years. Some of them worked, others didn’t. Today I’m sharing a bit about what I have found helpful and what I didn’t like about the planners I’ve used over the years.
Both college and real life are full of big projects. Practicing how to approach a big task and complete it will set your student up for success.
Do you have a child who can’t work alone? Do you wish you could load the dishwasher while they do their schoolwork?
Problems with executive function can occur in people with ADHD, autism, and other learning challenges and be very frustrating for parents to understand.
Did you know that neurotypical people get a boost of happy brain chemicals from a job well done? But that doesn’t work for us ADHD folks. Here’s why.
Using coffee instead of medication helps some people with ADHD focus and get more done! Why does this work and should you try it? Learn more!
My family has been using our Kanban chore chart for a few weeks now. I thought it was time to give you all an update on how that is going.
I often talk about homeschooling when the kids have ADHD. But what if you have it? I have some tips.
Every year, I start off the year with the goal to be more organized. Now that my kids are older, I want to find methods that also work for them. Learning how to organize themselves and keep up with their work will help them be successful in real life far more than...
Taking a break from normal routines helps you regroup and re-energize. Make crafts, bake cookies, watch holiday movies and visit family.
There are lots of things to think about when you are considering mediation to address ADHD for your child. There is no one-size-fits-all answer.
When my daughter was diagnosed with ADHD it forced me to take a look at my own life. I can see what struggles and gifts my neurodiversity has given me.
ARFID is an eating disorder that is prevalent in those with ADHD and autism. It can occur in children as young as 2 and can be very serious.
I love books. I have used homeschooling as an excuse to buy tons of books. But if your children are small, too many books can actually be overwhelming for them.
True motivation comes from inside a person. It involves feeling in charge of yourself and your decisions. For a teen with neurodiversity, this can be hard.
Metacognition is an important part of Executive Function. And it is a skill that can be strengthened and worked on just like any other.
Rewarding children for good behavior is a long-standing tradition. But how to implement it in a way that works in your home school?
Does your child have no idea when to start getting ready to leave the house? Do they wonder why you wake them up a whole hour before they have to be someplace?
