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ADHD and Self-Care: Learning to Love Yourself in the Process

By |2025-09-25T15:17:44-05:00September 25, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , |

Self-care is vital for everyone, but for people with ADHD, they can feel like moving targets. ADHD affects executive functioning—those brain-based skills that help with planning, prioritizing, time management, and follow-through. That means even the simplest self-care tasks (remembering to [...]

ADHD and Friendships: Building Core Connections That Last

By |2025-09-22T16:41:42-05:00September 22, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , |

Friendships are one of the most important parts of life. They provide belonging, support, laughter, and a sense of being known. For people with ADHD, friendships can feel like both a lifeline and a challenge. ADHD doesn’t only affect school, [...]

ADHD in the Transition to Adulthood: Supporting Teens as They Step Into Independence

By |2025-09-18T11:11:54-05:00September 18, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , , , |

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

By |2025-09-15T15:24:37-05:00September 15, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , |

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

By |2025-09-15T14:53:49-05:00September 12, 2025|Categories: ADHD|Tags: , , |

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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.

Getting Your Health on Track After the Holidays

By |2023-04-04T17:25:17-05:00February 14, 2018|Categories: Nourishing Food, Self-Help|Tags: , , |

It’s that time of the year for mistletoes, Christmas trees and brightly-wrapped gifts. And then you have the never-ending feasts—the treats and sweets, the meat, the wine—it’s no wonder people love the holidays. It’s so easy to derail your diet, [...]

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Shop, Don’t Drop: How to Enjoy the Holidays as a Former Shopping Addict

By |2023-04-04T17:25:30-05:00December 15, 2017|Categories: Emotional Well-Being|Tags: |

One of the most challenging times of years for a former shopping addict can be the gift giving holidays, when half the to-do list is based around purchasing. However, with a little careful consideration, it’s possible to keep your mental [...]

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