5 Tips for Fall Renewal
Fall has always felt like a big sigh to me. The long, hot days fade, leaves start their dramatic exit, and the air gets that little crisp edge that makes you want to put on a sweater (even if it’s [...]
ADHD in the Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Teens as They Step Into Independence
The leap from adolescence to adulthood is challenging for any teen, but for those with ADHD, it can feel like being catapulted into chaos. Overnight, expectations skyrocket: manage your own schedule, meet deadlines, apply to college or jobs, handle [...]
ADHD in Relationships: Understanding, Connecting, and Keeping the Spark Alive
Loving someone with ADHD can feel like living inside a whirlwind—exciting, unpredictable, and occasionally exhausting. ADHD affects more than focus and organization; it also influences communication patterns, emotional regulation, and daily routines. That means it doesn’t just impact work or [...]
ADHD in the Workplace: Thriving Beyond the To-Do List
For adults with ADHD, the workplace can feel like a high-wire act—juggling deadlines, meetings, shifting priorities, and endless emails while trying to stay focused, organized, and emotionally regulated. ADHD isn’t about laziness or carelessness. It’s a neurodevelopmental condition rooted in [...]
Parenting a Child with ADHD: Empowered, Informed, and Hopeful
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 [...]
Understanding ADHD Across the Lifespan: How Symptoms Shift from Childhood to Adulthood
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 [...]
7 ADHD Myths: Learning What’s Real, What Isn’t
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.
What Menopause Taught Me About Speaking Up
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 [...]
Your Child + Challenging Friendships
Friendships Are Complex When your child comes to you with stressful situations involving their peers, it can often be challenging to figure out the best way to assist them. We all struggle with friendship issues at some point in our [...]
Laughter is Medicine: The Giggle Effect
Laughter Therapy is Therapy You know what they say...laughter is the best medicine. When was the last time you had a real "belly laugh?" You know, the kind of laugh that makes breathing hard and your belly hurt? Don't [...]