Why is 'Self Care' important for ADHD?
We hear the term ‘self care’ banded around a lot these days. What does it really mean and why is it important in the context of ADHD. I...
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ADHD low-down
- Feb 14, 2020
- 4 min
The Relationship Between ADHD & PTSD: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
ADHD cannot “cause” PTSD, but childhood trauma may trigger ADHD. Due to overlapping symptoms and tangled roots, distinguishing between...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 3, 2019
- 4 min
Sleep Strategies for the ADHD Brain
Many of the clients I coach have difficulties with sleep. Sleep is incredibly restorative for our mind and body and therefore essential...
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ADHD low-down
- Apr 16, 2019
- 5 min
Fight, Flight, Freeze… or Fib?
What if your child’s lying is not evidence of a character flaw or disrespect? What if his fibs are actually a self-preservation strategy...
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ADHD low-down
- Mar 28, 2019
- 8 min
My Son’s Story of Electronics Addiction and Recovery
“If your child were addicted to drugs or alcohol, would you let him have just a little bit?” It was this question from Matthew’s...
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- Mar 26, 2019
- 0 min
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ADHD low-down
- Mar 19, 2019
- 5 min
From Dropping Out of College to Working for Google: How My Son Found Success
When my son dropped out of college to become a professional snowboarder, it was the most difficult time of my life — and an epiphany for...
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Evan Brand
- Oct 20, 2018
- 1 min
LOW DOPAMINE: Top 5 Signs and Symptoms - #ADHD
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that's responsible for drive, motivation, focus, concentration and more. Too much and you become a...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 19, 2018
- 4 min
The Tricky Thing About ADHD Superpowers - #ADHD
Your superpower is a natural, ingrained gift. It’s so powerful that you can’t not express it. In some settings, it may help you shine. In...
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David Giwerc
- Oct 9, 2018
- 1 min
Positive Pathways - Empowering Coaches to Strengthen Their Clients' Brains - #ADHD
This is a fantastic article on how coaches can help ADHD clients pay attention to the positives in their life. It is a very interesting...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 5, 2018
- 1 min
Real Life ADHD: A DVD Survival Guide for Children and Teens Preview - #ADHD
More insights, but from teens and young adults...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 4, 2018
- 1 min
Father to Father: Expert Advice on ADHD Preview - #ADHD
Some insights from fathers who found it hard to understand their ADHD kids....
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 3, 2018
- 2 min
This Just In: How I Conquer My Daughter’s Morning Moods - #ADHD
Tidbits from the morning newspaper can put Lee on the path to a happy day. Source: wix.com “Good morning, honey. Your egg’s ready.” I...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 2, 2018
- 4 min
Wake Up and Smell the Calmness - #ADHD
I created a game with rewards for my son with attention deficit, and guess what? We no longer go crazy in the morning. Source: wix.com I...
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ADHD low-down
- Oct 1, 2018
- 6 min
It’s Easy to Hover Over a Child with Executive Function Deficits. Don’t. - #ADHD
Executive functioning might be a key part of human behavior, but ADHD can make it tricky for kids to execute. Learn how to use memory,...
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ADHD low-down
- Sep 30, 2018
- 3 min
“ADHD and Emotional Regulation: A Parent’s Guide” - #ADHD
ADHD impacts multiple regions of the brain — the ones that control attention and impulsivity, and also the ones that help us identify and...
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