Category: Empowered ADHD household

Last minute Mother’s Day gifts for the mom with ADHD kiddos

In the chaos of an ADHD household, planning ahead sometimes gets lost. Here are a few last minute Mother’s Day gifts for the mom with ADHD kiddos. A little something to make them feel special, while being practical. Gift energy to keep up with the chaos Coffee is definitely my daily companion. We recently had… Continue reading Last minute Mother’s Day gifts for the mom with ADHD kiddos

10 Kid approved dinners to prep

Having meals prepped and ready for the crockpot in my freezer is a great stress reliever. Check out my post here on ways to make freezer meal prep less overwhelming. Now here are 10 kid approved dinners to prep. I make these meals to be as ADHD and diabetic friendly as possible. Check out my… Continue reading 10 Kid approved dinners to prep

Make sense of ADHD organization

ADHD organization sometimes seems like an oxymoron. During COVID virtual appointments, my husband described an appointment with his doctor. He showed the doctor his home office, as a demonstration of the impact of ADHD on his life. He was clearly embarrassed at the state of his office. But if it’s an embarrassment, why doesn’t he… Continue reading Make sense of ADHD organization

5 simple food substitutions for ADHD

We all know we should eat healthy, exercise, and get enough sleep. However, life can make those healthy choices difficult. If you’re interested in natural methods to improving ADHD symptoms, here are 5 easy food substitutions for ADHD. These diet substitutions can help get started towards correcting potential ADHD nutritional imbalances. Our focus has been… Continue reading 5 simple food substitutions for ADHD

How to use positive rewards to teach ADHD time management

Build positive activities as rewards into your day

Poor time management due to ADHD can have a big impact on life. I have seen the problems it creates for my husband. I am starting early with Little Bit, to hopefully give her techniques to use into adulthood. Here’s how to use positive rewards to teach ADHD time management. What does time management look… Continue reading How to use positive rewards to teach ADHD time management

Useful essential oils for ADHD

As I have learned more about ADHD in recent years, I have come to understand how much of life ADHD affects. Effective ADHD management, medicated or not, requires a lot more than a pill. We rely on multilayer strategies for our daughter Little Bit. One of many tools we use are essential oils. Here are… Continue reading Useful essential oils for ADHD

Screen free activities for an emotionally safe creative outlet

ADHD can come with lots of energy to work out. Excess energy and poor executive function can lead to getting in trouble frequently. Emotional dysregulation can be a big part of life, and can be exacerbated frequent corrections. Screen time can feel like a safe zone, but can come with other problems. Screen free activities… Continue reading Screen free activities for an emotionally safe creative outlet

How to create “safe” spaces that aren’t screen time

In a conversation with my husband about limiting screen time for Little Bit, my husband brought up his experience. As a child, and even as an adult, video games was his ”safe space” to succeed without judgement. In his childhood, where his ADHD wasn’t understood, there was often a feeling of failure or disappointing others.… Continue reading How to create “safe” spaces that aren’t screen time

Useful ADHD (sugar free) Easter basket ideas

Easter, among many holidays, is known for lots of sugary treats. But with many ADHD kiddos, excessive sugar can be problematic. How can you make the holidays fun, without sending behavior off track? Here are some useful AHDH (sugar free) Easter basket ideas. Sensory Fidget toys are all the rage Many sensory fidget toys are… Continue reading Useful ADHD (sugar free) Easter basket ideas