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Ready, Get Set … It’s Time to Job Hunt
Another year, another senior class! As we move into the new year, another commencement will be upon us. More young fresh minds will now be entering the labor force, at least we hope. And with them, many questions. Where do I go next? How do I find a job? What...
A Work Schedule That Works for Us
When organizing our work schedule whether at home or in the office, we need to consider more factors than what time we should start each task. Because we all are so uniquely wired, our preferences and methods can vary. So how can we create the order needed for...
The Perfect System … That Didn’t Work
Parents I speak to for the first time almost all have at least one thing in common. They are tired. They’ve been trying so hard to support their child every way possible. But it seems the harder they try, the worse their relationship with their child gets. The lack...
Finding Time to Connect
Now that we are getting a reprieve from the pandemic, it’s time to connect with the sources that bring us some level of calm and fulfillment. Summer is here and the nation is beginning to open up after being isolated for a year. For some of us, it’s a slow process. As...
Reading Is Far Better for Learning Than Audio or Video
The pandemic caused the dynamics of learning to change as we had to adapt and move from classroom learning to online learning. That meant we also turned to digital texts and multimedia structures as part of that online learning. Researchers have been studying how...
7 Quick Tips for Self-Care Any Time, Any Day
We all know that self-care is super important, yet it’s not always easy to find time for yourself. As a result, you press on and make excuses. You’ll do it when you “have the time”, as though time will magically appear someday on your schedule. The fact is...
5 Reasons You May Be Procrastinating and What You Can Do About It
Do you struggle with procrastination? We all procrastinate — or put things off — sometimes. But those of us with ADHD or executive function challenges tend to procrastinate even more ... often to the point where it interferes with daily functioning at work, home,...
Your Child Is Not Broken. Their System Is!
Your child is not broken, but their system is ... Here’s what I mean by that. You probably have recognized traditional school settings (system) are less suitable for ADHD kids. All the sitting still, listening quietly, and working independently can have our kids...
With ADHD Choosing the Right Career Makes A Difference
How do people decide what job or career is best for them? The process of career exploration for an adult with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a complex process that takes time. It involves a good amount of self-exploration, a level of commitment to...
Morning Habits to Kick-Start a Positive Day
As soon as you wake every morning, every choice or decision you make starts dipping into your brain’s willpower reserve tank and consuming fuel. There is plenty of research that shows us that willpower is a limited resource. So, it is not difficult to see why when the...
The Power of Brain Breaks to Increase Your Productivity
Have you ever noticed that when you create too many things to do, you end up getting less done? Or when you get into hyper-focus mode for hours at a time, you work a little slower? Did you know scheduling more intentional breaks in your day can actually increase your...
6 Tips to Support Healthy Sleep Habits for Your Child
Is your child getting enough sleep? Sleep deprivation is a common problem for many of our children with ADHD and related issues. This is usually related to difficulties falling asleep ... and not surprisingly, results in daytime sleepiness and difficulty waking up in...