ADHD Accommodations from Inside a Coach’s House

ADHD Accommodations from Inside a Coach’s House

Instead of making big sweeping changes, here are some smaller ones that help! If you were to look inside my home, here are the physical accommodations you’d see that help me manage my ADHD.  1. Clocks everywhere. It’s not unusual for me to have multiple clocks in a...
26 Practical Supports for a Successful Year with ADHD

26 Practical Supports for a Successful Year with ADHD

If you have ADHD, you don’t need more guilt, more “shoulds,” or another system that only works on your best day. You need supports—real-world scaffolding that helps you follow through when motivation is inconsistent, time is slippery, and your brain is running 47...
What If How You Talk to Yourself Matters More Than You Think?

What If How You Talk to Yourself Matters More Than You Think?

Have you ever heard of the plant experiment? It’s a fascinating one. Two identical plants are maintained under the same lighting, water, and care conditions. But there’s one key difference: for one plant, people speak only negative words to the plant—“You’re ugly,”...
Stop Repeating Yourself, It’s Not Working

Stop Repeating Yourself, It’s Not Working

If you’re raising a child or teen with ADHD, chances are you’ve repeated yourself more times than you can count: “Do your laundry.” “Finish your homework.” “Please put your phone away.” And chances are, the more you repeat yourself, the more agitated everyone gets....
Beyond Extra Time: 5 Unexpected ADHD Accommodations That Actually Work for Students

Beyond Extra Time: 5 Unexpected ADHD Accommodations That Actually Work for Students

School always starts sooner than we are ready for. Before the school year starts is the best time to prepare so that accommodations can begin right away—not at midterms. If you’re even slightly familiar with ADHD, you’ve probably heard of the “standard”...
Creating Habits That Stick: The 7 Rs Framework

Creating Habits That Stick: The 7 Rs Framework

If you’ve ever tried to make positive changes in your life—like starting a new habit or shifting a routine—only to get stuck, distracted, or forget about it completely, you’re not alone. Let’s face it… behavior change isn’t easy…and it’s even more challenging for...