Executive Functioning: You’ve heard the term used SO many times in relation to ADHD, but executive functioning skills are something EVERYONE needs and learns. But what IS executive functioning? How do you know if it’s a problem for you?
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Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: It’s Not Just Depression
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) is a term from Dr. William Dodson, that describes someone’s intense feelings that occur due to perceived or actual rejection or failure.
Increased Postural Sway & ADHD
What is increased postural sway and how does it relate to people with ADHD?
ADHD and Food Allergies
If you have ADHD or know someone who has it, you’re probably familiar with how difficult it is for us to manage some fairly basic executive functioning tasks. Our short term memory is poor, and we often don’t think before we do things. So when we’re diagnosed with or suspect a food allergy, it can be really tricky.
Positive Affirmation Passwords
How to use positive affirmations as a password to help reinforce positive thoughts.
Apps for ADHD
ADHD symptoms can be SUPER frustrating and difficult to manage. These apps may help you deal with them.
Why Parents Yell: Let’s Ditch the Shame
I dislike the gentle parenting movement. I feel like we have a lot of parenting (and schooling) ‘techniques’ that go out into the universe, everyone reads the title, and then claims that’s what they’re doing. The technique itself isn’t always looked at in-depth. People frequently misinterpret what the creator of the technique is intending. Overall, … Read more
What is Body Doubling?
Body doubling has been something humans have been doing forever as a way to be more productive and to complete tasks efficiently. Psychology just made it sound pretty. It’s important to understand and utilize this method, particularly if you struggle with ADHD.
What is Time Blindness?
What is time blindness? How can people with neurodevelopmental differences such as ADHD and Autism work around it?
Positivity Journaling to Fight Depressive Symptoms
What is a positivity journal? Here’s how you can use journaling to refocus on happy events and positive aspects of your life. This type of journal is helpful for fighting depressive symptoms.