Different Isn’t Wrong: Understanding Executive Function and Learning to See Yourself

Different Isn’t Wrong: Understanding Executive Function and Learning to See Yourself

Until I became a coach and really started learning about executive function (EF) skills, I had no idea how profoundly they impacted my daily life. Like many people, I initially thought I was “bad” at certain things, such as staying organized, finishing what I started,...
Lead with Empathy: Helping Your ADHD Child Feel Seen Before the Storm

Lead with Empathy: Helping Your ADHD Child Feel Seen Before the Storm

One of the principal challenges of being a parent is picking your moments—your moments to impart words of wisdom, your moments to simply offer comfort or support with a hug or words of encouragement, and moments where you must choose whether to fight that battle today...
Your ADHD Summer School Project: Weird ADHD Hacks

Your ADHD Summer School Project: Weird ADHD Hacks

When I’m coaching, I prefer not to hand out strategies immediately, because ADHD management is never a one-size-fits-all solution. That would be too easy.  At the same time, I love me some examples of what works for other folks. I have vivid memories of moments when...
Screen Zombie Apocalypse? Not This Summer! Build a Plan That Works for Your ADHD Family

Screen Zombie Apocalypse? Not This Summer! Build a Plan That Works for Your ADHD Family

What if this summer didn’t just happen to you? What if your whole family designed a summer—one filled with fun, freedom, and just enough structure to keep everyone thriving (and screen time in check)?  If you’re raising a tween with ADHD, you’ve probably seen it...
ADHD is NOT a Superpower. It’s a Disorder

ADHD is NOT a Superpower. It’s a Disorder

“Coach, my boss has me on a performance evaluation program. He says I have one month to show radical improvement or I will be fired.” “Coach, I am under academic suspension for failing my classes. I want my degree, but as hard as I try, I can’t seem to perform.”...
When One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Fit Your Brain

When One-Size-Fits-All Doesn’t Fit Your Brain

I love Marie Kondo, the organizing expert. Her books inspire me, especially her famous advice: “If it sparks joy, keep it.” That one idea lifted me up and helped me look at my space with fresh eyes. But another part of her system completely derailed me—“Take...