Money management is a big deal in all marriages, but if you or your partner has ADHD, it can be particularly difficult. Money management can be much more complicated when it is exasperated by the cardinal symptoms of ADHD:inattention, impulsivity and hyperactivity.
When you have ADHD, boring, menial tasks like filing taxes and paying bills on time can feel like torture...
When it comes to parenting ADHD children, it can be unbelievably common for family members to have different viewpoints on ADHD and its impact on the family. Getting on the same page, however, is a crucial first step for families in helping their child move forward.
This is DEFINITELY easier said than done, we know. But, the fact is, the more...
Learning to relax when you have ADHD often means moving away from what most people consider relaxing.
Take a nap? No chance, my mind is racing. Watch a movie? But I have cleaning to do and people to call. Get a manicure? I’d rather climb that telephone pole.
Recently, an ADHD adult aptly described his racing mind as a back and forth dialogue without an appropriate mediator. When stopping to ask someone for directions, he says it goes something like this:
“Focus on the directions. Focus on where to turn left. Remember which street is one way….
Instead, I’m noticing her hairdo, the...
The concept of a “drug holiday” for ADHD children is a controversial one. It used to be a common recommendation during the summer months, but lately more and more ADHD professionals are realizing that taking away a child’s ADHD medication is like telling them that focus is only important at school.
If you think about it, your...
