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Parenting a Child with ADHD: Empowered, Informed, and Hopeful

By |2025-09-11T15:01:44-05:00September 11, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , |

Raising a child with ADHD isn’t about chaos or confusion—it’s about guiding a life that operates on a different neurological wavelength. Understanding that your child’s brain works differently isn’t about blame; it’s about unlocking better strategies, stronger connections, and [...]

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Understanding ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Shift from Childhood to Adulthood

By |2025-09-08T17:04:14-05:00September 8, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , |

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition rooted in brain development and executive function differences—not a question of discipline or personality. The themes of ADHD are the same across the lifespan: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. However, the appearance and impact of [...]

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7 ADHD Myths: Learning What’s Real, What Isn’t

By |2025-09-05T15:37:40-05:00September 5, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , |

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurological disorder affecting executive functioning - those parts of the brain that affect planning, organization, time management, task initiation, and emotional self-regulation.

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What Menopause Taught Me About Speaking Up

By |2025-09-05T15:50:32-05:00September 2, 2025|Categories: Aging, Self-Help|Tags: , |

The Silent Struggle We Don’t Talk About “Woe is me.” That’s what I muttered as I stared at my thinning hair, rubbed my aching hips, and stripped off sweat-drenched sheets for the second time that week. My body was screaming [...]

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When I Realized I Was the Problem

By |2025-07-28T15:33:23-05:00July 28, 2025|Categories: Self-Help|

It felt like a punch to the gut the day I realized many of the problems in my marriage stemmed from me—and my own unhappiness. For years—nearly a decade—I had one foot out the door. I was convinced we wouldn’t [...]

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Chasing the High: What Social Media, Psych Meds, and Happiness Have in Common

By |2025-07-24T11:45:17-05:00July 24, 2025|Categories: Self-Help|

I spy on my kids’ social media. There, I said it. And if you’re a parent, I hope you’re doing the same. To keep up with them, I download all the apps they’re on—which means I often find myself sucked [...]

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Drowning in Noise: Why Your Brain Feels Fried (And What to Do About It)

By |2025-07-16T10:16:58-05:00July 16, 2025|Categories: Self-Help|

When I was a kid, the television was always on. Morning to night, background noise was the soundtrack of my life. But I didn’t really notice it—because that was just normal. Now? I only turn on the TV for Real [...]

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What a Murder Mystery Can Teach You About Emotional Intelligence

By |2025-06-30T15:50:06-05:00June 30, 2025|Categories: Self-Help|

Ever wondered what it would be like to land a $1,000,000 book deal—only to find yourself so paralyzed by writer’s block that you might have to give the money back or face a lawsuit? No? Me neither. What about being [...]

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Feeling Invisible [Even When You’re Not Alone]

By |2025-06-25T11:03:51-05:00June 25, 2025|Categories: Self-Help|

In my work with couples, I often hear both partners say, “We just don’t know how to communicate.” But that’s just code for, “My partner doesn’t hear me.” Not the actual words, but the emotion behind what’s being said. People struggle in [...]

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