Exercise for ADHD Exercise, specifically gymnastics is a wonderful tool to help manage ADHD symptoms. One of my favorite quotes from the character Elle Woods in Legally Blonde is, Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don’t shoot their husbands, they just don’t.” While her reasoning may not stand up in… Continue reading Gymnastics for ADHD
Self Care for the neurotypical parent
If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy Self care for the neurotypical parent is vital to thriving in an ADHD household. Many older adults with ADHD bear the scars of shame from their childhood. RSD (rejection sensitivity dysphoria) is a common factor of ADHD. Shame from being misunderstood as a bad child, both in school… Continue reading Self Care for the neurotypical parent
Sensory tools for emotions
Sensory tools for emotions If you’ve read any of my other posts, you are familiar with my approach to ADHD for “Little Bit”. She is my youngest 5 daughter, who at the moment is 5 years old. Although she is not officially diagnosed with ADHD, there is strong genetic tendency on my husband’s side, plus… Continue reading Sensory tools for emotions
Freezer meal prep to the Rescue
Why freezer meal prep Freezer meal prep can be a life saver. Does “what’s for dinner” seem like it’s a broken record at your house? Do you cringe at the cost of eating out too often when you’re too tired to answer that question? Does feeding your family healthy meals seem unattainable? Do you run… Continue reading Freezer meal prep to the Rescue
Healthy Snacks on the go
How to grab healthy snacks on the go Our family is always on the go! Sound familiar? I am a mom of 2 girls that do both gymnastics and dance. With long and frequent practices, I am constantly packing up snacks, breakfast or lunch for before or after practice. There is a family history of… Continue reading Healthy Snacks on the go
Sensory tools for school success
Little Bit is just entering her first grade year of school. Even before kindergarten, she learned most of her letters and numbers without much intentional instruction. We have chosen to homeschool both girls for many reasons. However, I am a working parent, and must rely on a prepared curriculum to ensure the girls are learning… Continue reading Sensory tools for school success
Favorite ADHD Supplements
This post focuses on my favorite ADHD supplements. I am targeting common deficiencies found with ADHD before jumping to stimulant medication for the developing brain. This is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice. This article covers a lot of the common deficiencies found with ADHD. Many alternative therapies such as herbs, essential… Continue reading Favorite ADHD Supplements
Topical Magnesium changed our lives
Family vacation? Imagine the scenario….we were with extended family, staying in our tiny pop up camper at the family cabin. Our girls were the only kids present, ages 4.5 and 9 at the time. They were surrounded by 3 adult couples, plus 2 older teenagers. Other than myself and my husband, all of the other… Continue reading Topical Magnesium changed our lives