We all have a point where the demands of life become too overwhelming and we lose our ability to self-manage and stay disciplined. For people who have a diagnosis of ADHD, that point can come sooner rather than later. In this episode, my husband (Joe) shares what happened when he hit his breaking point, including:…
Category: Critical thinking and problem-solving
EP 009: Time Management and Device Use Boundaries for kids with ADHD (with Mike McLeod)
I don’t know about you, but I secretly miss the days when I would use the phone to actually TALK to people. I was late to the cell phone party…and was certainly one of the last ones to get a phone that was multifunctional. Now that I’ve joined the dark side and had a phone…
EP 008: Building accountability and motivation in kids with ADHD (with Mike McLeod)
When it comes to working with kids who have ADHD, it’s easy to mistake skill-based issues with behavioral issues. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people say things like: “They’re just lazy.” “He doesn’t care about doing well in school.” “I’ve tried giving rewards and punishments…nothing motivates her.” In many cases, it seems like…