You may be familiar with mindfulness, and you may even incorporate it into your own daily activities. But did you know that mindfulness can also be an effective tool in managing childhood ADHD? Mindfulness can help children pause and reflect before acting, a skill which is typically delayed in individuals with ADHD.
We recently wrote a post about establishing routines, and why this can be especially helpful for people with ADHD. Well, with the school year now underway, the thought of returning to homework may have you feeling daunted.
If you are a teenager, or you have one or more in your home, we know that it can be a confusing, frustrating and bewildering time. Put simply, it is a tough transition going from being a child to taking on adult responsibilities. For teenagers, sometimes, it might feel like your brain is just not ready to take everything on. Other times, you might feel impatient to be an adult already! This push and pull is stressful and often downright exhausting.
Cultivating gratitude in your home will not only boost your mood and make you feel more at peace, but will also build these life-long skills in your children. Springboard’s Cristina Magrina recently shared tips for teaching your children gratitude in a Today’s Parent article.
It’s spring break time again! And after a winter like we’ve had, we hope that you will find some space to play and maybe even enjoy some sun! If you’re heading on vacation, check out these 5 steps to do before you hit the road or hop on the plane.
If instead, you’re sticking around home this holiday, here are our three tips for planning a successful staycation with ADHD!
How having a mission statement can help you answer that question the right way for your family.
We all know that “actions speak louder than words” and our children are watching almost everything we do everyday. And yet, as parents, nowadays, more than ever, we are spending a lot of time trying to decide how to approach parenting the “right” way.
